Randia portoricensis

Randia portoricensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Randia
Species: R. portoricensis
Binomial name
Randia portoricensis
(Urb.) Britton & Standl.[1]

Randia portoricensis, known commonly as the Puerto Rico Indigoberry, is a species of shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Puerto Rico, and is found in thickets and semi-dry forests.[2]

References

  1. "Randia portoricensis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
  2. Page 200, Flora of Puerto Rico and adjacent islands: a systematic synopsis Alain H. Liogier, Luis F. Martorell. Published by La Editorial, UPR, 2000. ISBN 084770369X/ISBN 9780847703692
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