Heptapleurum curranii

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Heptapleurum curranii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Heptapleurum
Species:
H. curranii
Binomial name
Heptapleurum curranii
(Merr.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett (2020)
Synonyms[2]

Schefflera curranii Merr. (1915)

Heptapleurum curranii is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a scrambling shrub or small tree endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.[2]

Heptapleurum curranii is known from only two locations – Victoria Peak in central Palawan and Mount Beaufort in Puerto Princesa municipality. The species' estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) are only 8 km2.[1]

It grows along stream banks in montane rain forests above 1,200 meters elevation.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Energy Development Corporation; et al. (EDC) (2020). "Heptapleurum curranii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T34246A153534825. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T34246A153534825.en. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b Heptapleurum curranii (Merr.) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 8 May 2023.