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

Critically Endangered  (IUCN 2.3)[1]
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

  1. Page, W. (1998). "Polyscias neraudiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32693A9718410. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32693A9718410.en.
  2. 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
  3. Atkinson, Rachel. (2005). A guide to the plants in Mauritius. Vacoas, Mauritius: Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. ISBN 9990331200. OCLC 72678845.


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