Molinadendron

Molinadendron
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Core eudicots
Order:	Saxifragales
Family:	Hamamelidaceae
Genus:	Molinadendron P. K. Endress
Species
M. sinaloense M. hondurense M. guatemalense

Molinadendron is a genus of the Hamamelidaceae family, order Saxifragales, containing three reported species: Molinadendron guatemalense, Molinadendron hondurense, and Molinadendron sinaloense. Relatives include Witch-hazel and Winter-hazel.

Species sinaloense is an evergreen tree native to the woodlands of western Mexico. It reaches a height of up to 20 ft (6.2 m). Leaves are oval, tapered, 3-6 inch (7.6-15.2 cm) in length, opening purplish and coppery on graceful branches.

References and external links

• Colvos Creek Nursery Catalog 2006
• San Francisco Botanical Garden, August 2006