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Wikstroemia elliptica

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Thymelaeaceae

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Malvales

Genus
  
Wikstroemia

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

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.

References

Wikstroemia elliptica Wikipedia