Pouteria polysepala
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| Species: | P. polysepala
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| Pouteria polysepala T.D.Penn.
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Pouteria Polysepala is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. The Pouteria Polysepala is a member of the Plantae Kingdom; the Trachepohtya Phylum; the Magnolipsida Class; the Ebenales Order; and Pouteria Genus. It is endemic to Brazil, it can only be found in Brazil, making it a rare species. In addition, this particular species of plant is threatened by habitat loss and is considered "Critically Endangered (CR). It is known to reside within a large tree in a forest that is not experiencing heavy flooding. [1] The only known occurrence of Pouteria polysepala is at the mouth of the Rio Javari.[2]
References
- ^ "Pouteria polysepala". International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 6 October 2011.
- ^ Pires O' Brien, J. (6 January 2009). "Pouteria polysepala". Biodiversity.Mongabay.com.
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