Osmoxylon mariannense

Short description: Species of tree

Osmoxylon mariannense

Conservation status

Critically Endangered (IUCN 2.3)[1]

Scientific classification
Kingdom:  | Plantae
Clade:  | Tracheophytes
Clade:  | Angiosperms
Clade:  | Eudicots
Clade:  | Asterids
Order:  | Apiales
Family:  | Araliaceae
Genus:  | Osmoxylon
Species:  |

O. mariannense

Binomial name
Osmoxylon mariannense

(Kaneh.) Fosb. & Sachet

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.

## See also

List of endemic plants in the Mariana Islands

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wiles, G. (1998). "Osmoxylon mariannense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998: e.T35037A9907707. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35037A9907707.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/35037/9907707. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
2. ↑ 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.

## External links

* USDA Plants Profile

Wikidata ☰ Q5488383 entry

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