Oxera balansae

Oxera balansae is a New Caledonian flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae).[2] It was first formally named in 1906.[3] Little is known about its population size; it is known from scattered locations on Grande Terre, Pine Island, and Lifou.[1] It is listed as an Endangered species on the IUCN Red List due to its limited distribution and habitat loss and degradation by agriculture, rusa deer (Cervus timorensis russa), and uncontrolled fires.[1]

Oxera balansae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Oxera
Species:
O. balansae
Binomial name
Oxera balansae
Dubard

References

  1. Hequet, V. (2010). "Oxera balansae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T177880A7475060. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T177880A7475060.en. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. "Oxera balansae Dubard". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  3. "Oxera balansae Dubard". International Plant Names Index. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries, and Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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