Melicope cruciata
Cross Bearing Pelea, Pilo 'ula
Also known as: Pelea cruciata A.Heller
- Pelea cruciata A.Heller
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rutaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Melicope cruciata (commonly known as Cross-bearing Pelea or Pilo 'ula) is a tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. Indigenous to the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Melicope genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii