Pitavia punctata

(Pitavia punctata)

Description

Pitavia punctata is a species of tree endemic to Chile in the Rutaceae family. It is endemic to Chile; an example habitat being the Chilean matorral. It is threatened by habitat loss. Distinctive common names: Pitao, Pitran. It is found from Maule to Malleco (35 to 38°S) .

Taxonomic tree:

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