Puerto Rico Indigoberry

(Randia portoricensis)

Description

Randia portoricensis, known commonly as the Puerto Rico Indigoberry, is a species of shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Puerto Rico, and is found in thickets and semi-dry forests.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Gentianales

Family:Rubiaceae

Genus:Randia

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