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Wikstroemia elliptica

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Wikstroemia elliptica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Wikstroemia
Species:
W. elliptica
Binomial name
Wikstroemia elliptica

Wikstroemia elliptica is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Guam and Micronesia.[2]

Description

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Wikstroemia elliptica". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Wikstroemia elliptica". University of Guam. Retrieved 28 May 2016.