Maytenus williamsii

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Maytenus williamsii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Celastrales
Family: Celastraceae
Genus: Maytenus
Species:
M. williamsii
Binomial name
Maytenus williamsii
A.Molina

Maytenus williamsii is a species of plant in the family Celastraceae. It is endemic to Honduras.

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References

  1. Nelson, C. (1998). "Maytenus williamsii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1998: e.T30695A9568186. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30695A9568186.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.