Perrottetia

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Perrottetia

Description Perrottetia is a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees that belongs to the family Celastraceae. It consists of about 10 species that are native to Central and South America. The genus was named after Jean Baptiste Perrottet, a French botanist who collected plants in Brazil during the 19th century. Perrottetia species are highly ornamental and are grown for…