Euryodendron excelsum
| Euryodendron excelsum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Pentaphylacaceae |
| Genus: | Euryodendron |
| Species: | E. excelsum |
| Binomial name | |
| Euryodendron excelsum H.T.Chang[2] | |
Euryodendron excelsum is a species of plant in the Pentaphylacaceae family. It is endemic to China. It is threatened by habitat loss.
A 2017 survey carried out in Guangdong Province found the species close to extinction, with only 76 trees left. A further 300 trees have been planted in an attempt to save the species.[3]
References
- ↑ "Euryodendron excelsum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T32348A9700042. 1998. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32348A9700042.en. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ↑ "Euryodendron excelsum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 June 2017 – via The Plant List.
- ↑ Ni Dandan (21 June 2017). "Guangdong Hardwood Species Down to Last 76 Trees". Sixth Tone. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
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