Bikkia tetrandra
| Bikkia tetrandra | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Tribe: | Chiococceae |
| Genus: | Bikkia |
| Species: | B. tetrandra |
| Binomial name | |
| Bikkia tetrandra (L.f.) A.Rich. | |
Bikkia tetrandra (Chamorro: gausali) is an herbaceous member of the Rubiaceae family. It is endemic to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The stems ignite easily and can be used to make torches or candles.[1]
References
- ↑ Raulerson, Lynn (1992). Trees and Shrubs of the Mariana Islands.
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