Biology:Molinadendron

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Short description: Genus of flowering plants

Molinadendron
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Hamamelidaceae
Subfamily: Hamamelidoideae
Tribe: Eustigmateae
Genus: Molinadendron
P.K.Endress
Species

Molinadendron guatemalense
Molinadendron hondurense
Molinadendron sinaloense

Molinadendron is a genus of the Hamamelidaceae family, order Saxifragales, containing three reported species: Molinadendron guatemalense, Molinadendron hondurense, and Molinadendron sinaloense. Relatives include witch-hazel and winter-hazel.

Molinadendron sinaloense is an evergreen tree native to the woodlands of western Mexico. It reaches a height of up to 20 ft (6.2 m). Leaves are oval, tapered, 3-6 inch (7.6-15.2 cm) in length, opening purplish and coppery on graceful branches.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2710502 entry