Melicope simplex

Melicope simplex
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Melicope
Species: M. simplex
Binomial name
Melicope simplex
A. Cunn.

Melicope simplex is a shrub in the Rutaceae family that is native to New Zealand.

M. simplex, commonly known as poataniwha, is an attractive shrub growing to 4 metres high. Poataniwha has small 1-2 cm long serrated leaves, and produces white flowers followed by tiny black seeds.[1]

References

  1. "Melicope simplex". Bushmansfriend. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
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