Melanodendron
Melanodendron integrifolium (black cabbage tree) is one of the endemic trees in the family Asteraceae from the island of Saint Helena (South Atlantic Ocean). It is related to the Saint Helenan gumwoods (Commidendrum spp.) and is the commonest of the remaining cabbage tree species of Saint Helena, although it is considered endangered due to the restricted population size.
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| Genus: | Melanodendron |
| Species: | M. integrifolium |
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| Melanodendron integrifolium (Roxb.) DC. | |
See also
- Flora of Saint Helena
References
- Lambdon, P.W. & Ellick, S. (2016). "Melanodendron integrifolium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T37594A67371221. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T37594A67371221.en.
- Cronk, Q.C.B. (1995) The endemic Flora of St Helena. Anthony Nelson Ltd, Oswestry.
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