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Molinadendron

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Hamamelidaceae

Order
  
Saxifragales

Rank
  
Genus

Similar
  
Matudaea, Trichocladus, Exbucklandia, Sycopsis, Sinowilsonia

Molinadendron is a genus of the Hamamelidaceae family, order Saxifragales, containing three reported species: Molinadendron guatemalense, Molinadendron hondurense, and Molinadendron sinaloense. Relatives include witch-hazel and winter-hazel.

Species sinaloense is an evergreen tree native to the woodlands of western Mexico. It reaches a height of up to 20 ft (6.2 m). Leaves are oval, tapered, 3-6 inch (7.6-15.2 cm) in length, opening purplish and coppery on graceful branches.

References

Molinadendron Wikipedia