| Daphniphyllum neilgherrense | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Saxifragales |
| Family: | Daphniphyllaceae |
| Genus: | Daphniphyllum |
| Species: | D. neilgherrense |
| Binomial name | |
| Daphniphyllum neilgherrense (Wight) K.Rosenth. | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Daphniphyllum neilgherrense is a shrub or small tree found in the Indo-Malaysian region. [2]
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