Polyscias neraudiana
Polyscias neraudiana is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to Mauritius. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| Polyscias neraudiana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Polyscias |
| Species: | P. neraudiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Polyscias neraudiana (Drake) R. Viguier | |
It can be distinguished from the other Polyscias by the red flowers of its flower-spike and the smaller, longer leaf-segments of its compound leaves.[2][3]
References
- Page, W. (1998). "Polyscias neraudiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32693A9718410. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32693A9718410.en.
- Owadally, A.W.; Dulloo, M.E.; Strahm, Wendy (1991), "Measures that are required to help conserve the flora of Mauritius and Rodrigues in ex situ collections", Tropical Botanic Gardens, Elsevier, pp. 95–117, doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-346850-5.50015-6, ISBN 9780123468505
- Atkinson, Rachel. (2005). A guide to the plants in Mauritius. Vacoas, Mauritius: Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. ISBN 9990331200. OCLC 72678845.
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