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Polyscias neraudiana

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Polyscias neraudiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Polyscias
Species:
P. neraudiana
Binomial name
Polyscias neraudiana
(Drake) R. Viguier

Polyscias neraudiana is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to Mauritius. It is threatened by habitat loss.

It can be distinguished from the other Polyscias by the red flowers of its flower-spike and the smaller, longer leaf-segments of its compound leaves.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Page, W. (1998). "Polyscias neraudiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32693A9718410. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32693A9718410.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Owadally, A.W.; Dulloo, M.E.; Strahm, Wendy (1991), "Measures that are required to help conserve the flora of Mauritius and Rodrigues in ex situ collections", Tropical Botanic Gardens, Elsevier, pp. 95–117, doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-346850-5.50015-6, ISBN 9780123468505
  3. ^ Atkinson, Rachel. (2005). A guide to the plants in Mauritius. Vacoas, Mauritius: Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. ISBN 9990331200. OCLC 72678845.