Myrsine cheesemanii
| Myrsine cheesemanii | |
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| Herbarium specimen of Myrsine cheesemanii | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Myrsine |
| Species: | M. cheesemanii |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrsine cheesemanii | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Myrsine cheesemanii is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.[2][3] It is sometimes referred to by the common name Cook Islands Myrsine or ka‘ika makatea (in Mangaia).[1] This shrub is endemic to the Cook Islands, growing on the islands of Rarotonga, Mangaia, Mauke and Mitiaro.[4]
References
- 1 2 de Lange, P.; Martin, T.; McCormack, G. (2014). "Myrsine cheesemanii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014 e.T58383259A58383340. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T58383259A58383340.en.
- 1 2 "Myrsine cheesemanii (Mez) Hemsl. ex Prain". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Myrsine cheesemanii (Mez) Hemsl. ex Prain". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Myrsine cheesemanii". Cook Islands Biodiversity. Retrieved 18 September 2020.