Microtropis ovata

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Microtropis ovata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Microtropis
Species:
M. ovata
Binomial name
Microtropis ovata
Merr. & F.L.Freeman[2]

Microtropis ovata is a plant in the family Celastraceae. The specific epithet ovata means 'egg-shaped', referring to the leaves.[3]

Microtropis ovata grows as a shrub up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. The leathery leaves are oblong to ovate and measure up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The flowers are in cymes.[3]

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