| Phylica polifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Phylica |
| Species: | P. polifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Phylica polifolia | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Phylica polifolia, also called rosemary or Saint Helena rosemary, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is endemic to Saint Helena. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and rocky shores.[1]
The species was first described as Rhamnus polifolia by Martin Vahl in 1794. In 1942 Neville Stuart Pillans placed the species in genus Phylica as P. polifolia.[2]
References
- Ellick, S.; Lambdon, P.W. (2016). "Phylica polifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T30377A67372313. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T30377A67372313.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- "Phylica polifolia (Vahl) Pillans". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 June 2026.