Calycophyllum candidissimum (Vahl) DC. is a plant in the Rubiaceae family, order Gentianales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Calycophyllum candidissimum (Vahl) DC.
Calycophyllum candidissimum is a Rubiaceae flowering plant native to Central America and nearby regions, and the national tree of Nicaragua.
Calycophyllum candidissimum, commonly known as degami, dagame, or lemonwood, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This species is native to southern Mexico, Cuba, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela, where it occurs in the Central American dry forests ecoregion. It is recognized as the national tree of Nicaragua.
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Dentella repens (L.) J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Galium circaezans Michx.
Randia moorei F.Muell. ex Benth.
Coprosma crassifolia Colenso
Canthium coromandelicum (Burm.f.) Alston
Adina cordifolia (Roxb.) Brandis
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