Melicope rubra
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMelicope rubra, commonly known as the little evodia, is a species of small tree in the citrus family Rutaceae, native to New Guinea and northeast Queensland. It was originally described as Euodia rubra in 1900. It has trifoliate leaves and pink bisexual flowers arranged on branches below the leaves.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows about 6m tall. The leaves are shiny green and have 3 leaflets. They are 7.5 cm long. The flowers are in bright pink clusters along the branches. The fruit are green and like citrus. They are 3-4 cm long.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
