Saint Helena Redwood (Melhania erythroxylon)
Melhania erythroxylon is a resilient shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. It is notable for its distinctive red wood and striking yellow flowers, often.
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Synonyms
Assonia erythroxylon (G.Forst.) Sims
Dombeya erythroxylon (G.Forst.) Willd.
Pentapetes erythroxylon G.Forst.
Trochetia erythroxylon (G.Forst.) Benth.
Trochetiopsis erythroxylon (G.Forst.) Marais
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyMalvaceae
- genusMelhania
- speciesMelhania erythroxylon