Osmoxylon mariannense
| Osmoxylon mariannense | |
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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: | Osmoxylon |
| Species: | O. mariannense
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| Binomial name | |
| Osmoxylon mariannense (Kaneh.) Fosb. & Sachet
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Osmoxylon mariannense is a rare species of tree in the family Araliaceae. It is endemic to Rota, one of the Northern Mariana Islands.[1] A 2002 survey found only eight mature trees remaining on the island.[2] A resident of the commonwealth, the tree is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Wiles, G. 1998. Osmoxylon mariannense. 2010 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 14 June 2011.
- ^ USFWS. Determination of endangered status and prudency determination for designation of critical habitat for two plant species from the commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands; final rule. Federal Register April 8, 2004.
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