Leucomeris decora

Leucomeris decora is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Leucomeris decora
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L. decora
Binomial name
Leucomeris decora

Description

The plant is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Yunnan province of southern China.

The small composite tree grows in hot dry valleys.

Conservation

Leucomeris decora is on the IUCN Red List. Threats include local exploitation of the wood for fuel and the bark for medicine.

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