Myrsine divaricata
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Myrsine divaricata | |
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Leaves of Myrsine divaricata | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Myrsine |
Species: | M. divaricata
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Binomial name | |
Myrsine divaricata |
Myrsine divaricata known as weeping māpou or weeping matipo, is a small tree up to 4 metres (13 ft) tall or often a shrub.[1] It has a strongly divaricating habit with interlaced branches. The woody parts are stiff and pubescent when young. The small leathery simple leaves are borne on short petioles and may be slightly two lobed at the end. The very small yellow or reddish flowers may be borne singly or in small groups which mature into small purple, occasionally white, fruit.[2]
References
- ^ NZ Plant Conservation Network
- ^ Allen H. H (1982). Flora of New Zealand. Vol. 1. P D Hasselbery. p. 981.
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