Dombeya acutangula
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The Bois Bete (Dombeya acutangula) is a species of flowering plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is found only in Mauritius. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has charming pale pink flowers with red veins in small clusters.
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- Tezoo, V. & Strahm, W. 2000. Dombeya acutangula. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.