Kaala Melicope

(Melicope kaalaensis)

Description

Melicope kaalaensis is a species of plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae known by the common name Kaala melicope. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Sapindales

Family:Rutaceae

Genus:Melicope

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