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Planchonella Reticulata
''Planchonella reticulata'' is a flowering plant in the sapodilla family (biology), family, Sapotaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to east-central New Caledonia. The botanical name, specific epithet refers to the reticulate venation (network-like pattern of the veins) on the leaves. Description It is a small tree growing to 6 m, occasionally 10 m, in height, with a watery, white latex. The alternate, oval leaf, leaves are usually 40–80 mm long and 20–40 mm wide. The inconspicuous green flowers, 8 mm long, appear from May to July. The pointed, egg-shaped fruits are 13 mm long. Distribution and habitat The species is endemic to the French territory of New Caledonia in the south-west Pacific Ocean. It has a scattered distribution on the central ultramafic massif and along the east coast of Grande Terre (New Caledonia), Grand Terre, from Goro to Tontouta and from Canala to Poro, and on the Isle of Pines (New Caledonia), Isle of Pines. It grows in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It uses a set of precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. A series of Regional Red Lists are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The aim of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction. According to International Unio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
