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Eschweilera roraimensis

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Eschweilera roraimensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Lecythidaceae
Genus: Eschweilera
Species:
E. roraimensis
Binomial name
Eschweilera roraimensis
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Eschweilera roraimensis is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is found in Brazil and Venezuela. It is a canopy tree, found in cloud forest in the Sierra Parima between 700 and 1,500 meters elevation.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ a b Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Eschweilera roraimensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T33308A9773774. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33308A9773774.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.