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Kirkia dewinteri (Kirkia dewinteri)

Description

Kirkia dewinteri is a small tree in the Kirkiaceae, endemic to the dry savanna of the Kaokoveld in Namibia. This rare species is found on rocky outcrops, usually growing into a 5-metre (16 ft) tall tree. Bark is yellow with blackish spots. Fruit a small woody capsule splitting into four valves.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Sapindales

            • Family: Kirkiaceae

              • Genus: Kirkia