Zinowiewia integerrima | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Celastrales |
Family: | Celastraceae |
Genus: | Zinowiewia |
Species: | Z. integerrima
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Binomial name | |
Zinowiewia integerrima (
Turcz.) Turcz. (1859)
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Synonyms [2] | |
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Zinowiewia integerrima is a species of tree in the family Celastraceae. It ranges from northeastern Mexico through Central America to northern Colombia. [2] It is threatened by habitat loss. [1] The plant is used medicinally. [3]
Trees grow up to 13 meters. It has very small, round flowers with five petals. It flowers in March and April. [4] Its fruits have one or two seeds, whereas all other Zinoweiwia species have only one seed. The leaves are also smaller than other species. [5]