Lasiodiscus rozeirae

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Lasiodiscus rozeirae
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Lasiodiscus
Species: L. rozeirae
Binomial name
Lasiodiscus rozeirae
Exell

Lasiodiscus rozeirae is a small tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It was discovered in 1954 in south-eastern São Tomé island in the Gulf of Guinea by Arnaldo Rozeira. No additional material has been obtained since, but remaining suitable habitat appears extensive.

References

  • Figueiredo, E. 1994. Diversity and endemism of angiosperms in the Gulf of Guinea islands. Biodiversity and Conservation 3: 785-793.
  • Figueiredo, E. 1996. Plant life: Lasiodiscus. Gulf of Guinea Conservation Newsletter 3: 6.

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