Astropanax procumbens
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Astropanax |
| Species: | A. procumbens
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Astropanax procumbens is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae.[3] It is endemic to Seychelles, now confined to six small areas on Silhouette Island at elevations between 400 and 700 meters, having become extinct on Mahé.
Astropanax procumbens is a climbing epiphyte, with gray bark, palmate leaves on petioles up to 20 cm in length, and cream-colored, globular fruits in clusters.
References
[edit]- ^ Ismail, S.; Huber, M.J.; Mougal, J. (2011). "Astropanax procumbens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T33547A9791562. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T33547A9791562.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b Astropanax procumbens (Hemsl.) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett, Gostel & Frodin. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Astropanax procumbens (Hemsl.) Lowry, G. M. Plunkett, Gostel & Frodin". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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