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Euryodendron

Euryodendron is a genus of plant in family Pentaphylacaceae. The genus currently contains a single species, Euryodendron excelsum. It is endemic to China. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Euryodendron
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Pentaphylacaceae
Genus: Euryodendron
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Species:
E. excelsum
Binomial name
Euryodendron excelsum
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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.

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

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References

  1. Barstow, M. (2020). "Euryodendron excelsum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T32348A177362929. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T32348A177362929.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. "Euryodendron". The Plant List. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 June 2017. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
  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.