Automatic identification via PlantNet summary
Most likely match: Reynosia septentrionalis Urb.
| Common name | Scientific name | Likeliness |
|---|---|---|
| Red ironwood | Reynosia septentrionalis | 8.95 % |
| Japanese holly | Ilex crenata | 6.98 % |
| Clam-cherry | Byrsonima lucida | 6.42 % |
| Coca-bush | Erythroxylum coca | 6.38 % |
| Littleleaf boxwood | Buxus microphylla | 5.79 % |
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It’s definitely not a Reynosia, they have opposite leaf arrangements while your plant has an alternate leaf arrangement. Good luck!
Good to know. Are there any other leaf characteristics to look for when identifying plants? I was just thinking of shape and color, but there must be a lot more.
If you are a beginner make sure to learn the difference between a compound and simple leaf.
Leaf underside can be very helpful for some taxa. Lots of people forget to photograph those.
Also looking at different types of leaf hairs/trichomes. Sometimes this requires a hand lens.
Pattern of venation is also a good one.
