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

  1. "Euryodendron excelsum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32348A9700042. 1998. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32348A9700042.en.
  2. "Euryodendron". The Plant List. Missouri Botanical Garden. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 June 2017.CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. Stevens, P.F., Angiosperm Phylogeny Website, retrieved 2014-09-18
  4. Ni Dandan (21 June 2017). "Guangdong Hardwood Species Down to Last 76 Trees". Sixth Tone. Retrieved 21 June 2017.


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