Heptapleurum curranii
Heptapleurum curranii | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Araliaceae |
Genus: | Heptapleurum |
Species: | H. curranii |
Binomial name | |
Heptapleurum curranii (Merr.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett (2020) | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Schefflera curranii Merr. (1915) |
Heptapleurum curranii is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a scrambling shrub or small tree endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.[2]
Heptapleurum curranii is known from only two locations – Victoria Peak in central Palawan and Mount Beaufort in Puerto Princesa municipality. The species' estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are only 8 km2.[1]
It grows along stream banks in montane rain forests above 1,200 meters elevation.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Energy Development Corporation; et al. (EDC) (2020). "Heptapleurum curranii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T34246A153534825. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T34246A153534825.en. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ a b Heptapleurum curranii (Merr.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 8 May 2023.