Kirkia dewinteri

Kirkia dewinteri is a small tree in the Kirkiaceae, endemic to the dry savanna of the Kaokoveld in Namibia. This rare species is found on rocky outcrops, usually growing into a 5-metre (16 ft) tall tree. Bark is yellow with blackish spots. Fruit a small woody capsule splitting into four valves.[1]

Kirkia dewinteri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Kirkiaceae
Genus: Kirkia
Species:
K. dewinteri
Binomial name
Kirkia dewinteri
Merxm. & Heine

References

  1. Craven, P. (2004). "Kirkia dewinteri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T34946A9900068. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T34946A9900068.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.


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