Trilepisium gymnandrum
Trilepisium gymnandrum is a species of Trilepisium that is endemic to the Seychelles, where it is threatened by habitat loss.[1] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Five mature individuals are known in two sub-populations in the mid to high altitude forests of Silhouette Island. The 18th century populations of the larger Mahé and Praslin islands have presumably been extirpated.[1]
| Trilepisium gymnandrum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Trilepisium |
| Species: | T. gymnandrum |
| Binomial name | |
| Trilepisium gymnandrum (Baker) J.Gerlach | |
| Synonyms | |
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The NPTS has established a new population on Silhouette island.[2]
See also
- Ficus bojeri (Moraceae) – Seychelles endemic
- Maillardia pendula (Moraceae) – Seychelles endemic
References
- Gerlach, J. (2003). "Trilepisium gymnandrum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2003. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- "Plant conservation and research". Island Biodiversity. NPTS (Nature Protection Trust of Seychelles). Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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