Pouteria polysepala
| Pouteria polysepala | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Pouteria |
| Species: | P. polysepala |
| Binomial name | |
| Pouteria polysepala T.D.Penn. | |
Pouteria Polysepala is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. The Pouteria Polysepala is a member of the Plantae Kingdom; the Trachepohtya Phylum; the Magnolipsida Class; the Ebenales Order; and Pouteria Genus. It is endemic to Brazil, it can only be found in Brazil, making it a rare species. In addition, this particular species of plant is threatened by habitat loss and is considered "Critically Endangered (CR). It is known to reside within a large tree in a forest that is not experiencing heavy flooding. [1] The only known occurrence of Pouteria polysepala is at the mouth of the Rio Javari.[2]
References
- ↑ "Pouteria polysepala.". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 6 October 2011.
- ↑ Pires O' Brien, J. (6 January 2009). "Pouteria polysepala.". Biodiversity.Mongabay.com.
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