Calycophyllum candidissimum

Calycophyllum candidissimum, the degami, dagame, or lemonwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae, native to southern Mexico, Cuba, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.^[2] It is found in the ecoregion of Central American dry forests.^[3] It is the national tree of Nicaragua.^[4]

Clade:Tracheophytes

Clade:Angiosperms

Clade:Eudicots

Clade:Asterids

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Calycophyllum candidissimum
In Managua
Flowers
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Rubiaceae
Genus:	Calycophyllum
Species:	C. candidissimum
Binomial name
Calycophyllum candidissimum (Vahl) DC.
Synonyms[2]
Macrocnemum candidissimum Vahl Mussaenda candida Poir. Mussaenda candidissima (Vahl) Schult.

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