Euryodendron
Euryodendron is a genus of plant in family Pentaphylacaceae.[3] The genus currently contains a single species, Euryodendron excelsum. It is endemic to China. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| Euryodendron | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Pentaphylacaceae |
| Genus: | Euryodendron H.T.Chang |
| Species: | E. excelsum |
| Binomial name | |
| Euryodendron excelsum H.T.Chang[2] | |
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.[4]
References
- "Euryodendron excelsum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32348A9700042. 1998. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32348A9700042.en.
- "Euryodendron". The Plant List. Missouri Botanical Garden. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 June 2017.CS1 maint: others (link)
- Stevens, P.F., Angiosperm Phylogeny Website, retrieved 2014-09-18
- Ni Dandan (21 June 2017). "Guangdong Hardwood Species Down to Last 76 Trees". Sixth Tone. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
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