Amyris ignea

(Amyris ignea)

Description

Amyris is a genus of flowering plants in the citrus family, Rutaceae.The generic name is derived from the Greek word ------ (amyron), which means "intensely scented" and refers to the strong odor of the resin.Members of the genus are commonly known as Torchwoods because of their highly flammable wood.[

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Sapindales
Family:Rutaceae
Genus:Amyris
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