Biology:Calycophyllum candidissimum

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Calycophyllum

Calycophyllum candidissimum
Calycophyllum candidissimum in Managua.jpg
In Managua
Canelo Calycophyllum candidissimum (Vahl.) DC..JPG
Flowers
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Calycophyllum
Species:
C. candidissimum
Binomial name
Calycophyllum candidissimum
Synonyms[1]
  • Macrocnemum candidissimum Vahl
  • Mussaenda candida Poir.
  • Mussaenda candidissima (Vahl) Schult.

Calycophyllum candidissimum, the degami, dagame or lemonwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Calycophyllum, native to southern Mexico, Cuba, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.[1] It is the national tree of Nicaragua.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5741578 entry