Osmoxylon mariannense
| Osmoxylon mariannense | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Osmoxylon |
| Species: | O. mariannense |
| Binomial name | |
| Osmoxylon mariannense (Kaneh.) Fosb. & Sachet | |
Osmoxylon mariannense is a rare species of tree in the Araliaceae family. It is endemic to Rota, one of the Northern Mariana Islands.[1] A 2002 survey found only eight mature trees remaining on the island.[2] A resident of the commonwealth, the tree is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States.
References
- ↑ Wiles, G. 1998. Osmoxylon mariannense. 2010 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 14 June 2011.
- ↑ USFWS. Determination of endangered status and prudency determination for designation of critical habitat for two plant species from the commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands; final rule. Federal Register April 8, 2004.
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