Wikstroemia elliptica
Wikstroemia elliptica is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Guam and Micronesia.[2]
| Wikstroemia elliptica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Wikstroemia |
| Species: | W. elliptica |
| Binomial name | |
| Wikstroemia elliptica | |
Description
The shrub has smooth reddish bark and small light green leaves. Its flowers bloom yellowish green and bear bright red fruit. It is often found on volcanic and limestone soils and savannah terrain.[2]
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References
- "Wikstroemia elliptica". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- "Wikstroemia elliptica". University of Guam. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
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