Walsura Monophylla
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''Walsura monophylla'' is a plant in the family Meliaceae, native to the Philippines.


Description

''Walsura monophylla'' grows as a shrub or tree up to tall. The species can absorb nickel in high concentrations from the ultramafic soils in its habitat.


Distribution and habitat

''Walsura monophylla'' is endemic to the Philippines, where it is confined to Palawan. Its habitat is in woodlands, on ultramafic soils, at elevations of around .


Conservation

''Walsura monophylla'' has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened by conversion of its habitat for plantations, agriculture and urban development. It is also threatened by logging for its timber and by mining operations in its habitat.


References

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monophylla ''Monophylla'' is a genus of checkered beetles in the family Cleridae Cleridae are a family of beetles of the superfamily Cleroidea. They are commonly known as checkered beetles. The family Cleridae has a worldwide distribution, and a variet ...
Endemic flora of the Philippines Flora of Palawan Plants described in 1954