Classification		Half-evergreen (Semi-evergreen) subshrub (100 - 200cm).
Scientific Name	Type species	Hymenanthera crassifolia Hook.f.
	Variety
	Form
	Synonym	Melicytus crassifolius (Hook.f.) F.Muell.
	Origin
Common names
Stalk Form		The individual leaves and flowering stalks emerge directly from the rootstock.
Habitat		The rocky place along the shore area. It grows well in semi-shade and sun.
Distribution	Japan domestic
	Japan overseas	Oceania (New Zealand).
	Others
Flower	Shape	A very small ring. The petal is not outstanding peacefully.
	Color	Light cream yellow.
	Spur	The spur is not seen.
	Season
	Stigma
	Aromatic
	Others	The shape of the flower is radial symmetry.
Leaf	Shape	A small ellipse form or an egg shape. A leaf stalk is very short.
	Color	A leaf is a little thick. The surface is glossy dark green.
	Others
Seed	Shape
	Color
	Others	Much white fruits (berries) will grow.
Characteristics of roots
Endangered Information
Type Specimen
Chromosome Number		2n=32
Reference Information
Others		A flower bud comes out from the branch bottom.