''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.
[
''Heptapleurum curranii'' is known from only two locations – Victoria Peak in central Palawan and ]Mount Beaufort
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in Puerto Princesa
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municipality. The species' estimated extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy
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(AOO) are only 8 km2.[
It grows along stream banks in montane rain forests above 1,200 meters elevation.][
]
References
Endemic flora of the Philippines
curranii
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
Taxa named by Elmer Drew Merrill
Flora of Palawan
Critically endangered flora of Asia
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