Lasiodiscus rozeirae
Lasiodiscus rozeirae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rhamnaceae |
Genus: | Lasiodiscus |
Species: | L. rozeirae |
Binomial name | |
Lasiodiscus rozeirae Exell | |
Lasiodiscus rozeirae is a small tree in the family Rhamnaceae. It was discovered in 1954 in south-eastern São Tomé island in the Gulf of Guinea by Portuguese botanist Arnaldo Rozeira. No additional material has been obtained since, but remaining suitable habitat appears extensive.
References
- Figueiredo, E. 1994. Diversity and endemism of angiosperms in the Gulf of Guinea islands. Biodiversity and Conservation 3: 785-793.
- Figueiredo, E. 1996. Plant life: Lasiodiscus. Gulf of Guinea Conservation Newsletter 3: 6.
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