Corokia carpodetoides
Corokia carpodetoides (F.Muell.) L.S.Sm.
Corokia carpodetoides is a flowering plant in the family Argophyllaceae. It is native to Norfolk Island and was formally described in 1958. The species name refers to its similarity to the genus Carpodetus, as indicated by the Latin suffix -oides, meaning 'resembling'.
Description
Corokia carpodetoides belongs to the genus Corokia and is part of the Argophyllaceae family. It is found exclusively on Norfolk Island. The name was published in 1958 and is based on its morphological resemblance to the genus Carpodetus. The plant is known locally as corokia.
Distribution
Norfolk Is.
Synonyms
Colmeiroa carpodetoidesParacorokia carpodetoides
