Araucaria scopulorum
| Araucaria scopulorum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Araucariaceae |
| Genus: | Araucaria |
| Species: | A. scopulorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Araucaria scopulorum de Laub. | |
Araucaria scopulorum is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia, where it is an endangered species. It occurs in small populations that are restricted to two main areas. It grows in shrubland on steep coastal slopes. Much of its habitat is located in areas with active nickel mining operations and no populations are in protected areas.[1]
References
- ↑ Thomas, P. 2010. Araucaria scopulorum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 01 September 2015.
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