Melicope simplex is a shrub in the family Rutaceae that is native to New Zealand.

Melicope simplex
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Melicope
Species:
M. simplex
Binomial name
Melicope simplex

Melicope simplex, commonly known as poataniwha, is a shrub growing to 4 metres (13 ft) high. It has small, 1 to 2 centimetres (0.39 to 0.79 in) long serrated leaves, and produces white flowers followed by tiny black seeds.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Melicope simplex". Bushmansfriend. Retrieved 24 June 2012.