Erythroxylum macrophyllum (Erythroxylum macrophyllum)
Description
Erythroxylum macrophyllum is a tropical tree in the family Erythroxylaceae.It is found in Costa Rica.It grows at altitudes of 1200-1400 m.It is a small tree of the understory reaching 2 to 6 meters.The leaves are alternate and are aligned in a plane.Small white flowers are borne March through June;they are followed by fruit that persist until September and are red when ripe.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Malpighiales
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Family: Erythroxylaceae
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Genus: Erythroxylum
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