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””’Melicytus flexuosus””’ is a species of [[plant]] in the family [[Violaceae]]. It is [[endemic]] to New Zealand. It |
””’Melicytus flexuosus””’ is a species of [[plant]] in the family [[Violaceae]]. It is [[endemic]] to New Zealand. It in both the North and the South Island.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |title=Melicytus flexuosus |url=https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/melicytus-flexuosus/ |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=New Zealand Plant Conservation Network |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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The plant can grow as tall as |
The plant can grow as tall as . It is a grey, tangled, branchy shrub.<ref name=”:0″ /> The leaves are normally hidden inside the outer branches. The fruit may be by lizards.<ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |title=Melicytus flexuosus Molloy & A.P.Druce – Biota of NZ |url=https://biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz/scientific-names/1e35ca1d-d608-44d7-bcda-38e625eefc77 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=Biota of NZ}}</ref> |
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== Taxonomy == |
== Taxonomy == |
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This species was formerly placed under [[Melicytus dentatus]].<ref name=”:1″ /> It was described by New Zealand botanists [[Brian Molloy (botanist)|Brian Molloy]] and [[Anthony Peter Druce|Tony Druce]].<ref name=”:1″ /> |
This species was formerly placed under [[Melicytus dentatus]].<ref name=”:1″ /> It was described by New Zealand botanists [[Brian Molloy (botanist)|Brian Molloy]] and [[Anthony Peter Druce|Tony Druce]].<ref name=”:1″ /> |
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Latest revision as of 07:30, 25 September 2025
Species of flowering plant
Melicytus flexuosus is a species of plant in the family Violaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand. It is found in both the North and the South Island.[3]
The plant can grow as tall as 5 metres (16 feet). It is a grey, tangled, branchy shrub.[3] The leaves are normally hidden inside the outer branches. The fruit may be dispersed by lizards.[4]
This species was formerly placed under Melicytus dentatus.[4] It was described by New Zealand botanists Brian Molloy and Tony Druce.[4]
