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Clavija domingensis

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Clavija domingensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Clavija
Species:
C. domingensis
Binomial name
Clavija domingensis

Clavija domingensis is a species of plant in the family Primulaceae.[2]

Description

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Clavija domingensis is an unbranched shrub that grows to 4 meters (13 feet) tall. The long simple leaves grow from the top of the trunk, giving the plant a palm-like appearance. The long leathery leaves inspired the Haitian Creole name of the plant: lang bèf (lit. "cow's tongue"). Flowers and fruit are born on long pending racemes.

Range

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This species is endemic to the Massif de la Hotte on the Tiburon Peninsula in South Western Haiti.

Habitat

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Ecology

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Etymology

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The species has been given the specific epithet "domingensis", as it occurs on the island of Hispaniola. This island was historically called Santo Domingo, or Saint-Domingue. [citation needed]

Taxonomy

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References

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  1. ^ Beech, E.; Rivers, M.C.; Cinea, W. (2018). "Clavija domingensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T121932969A121986315. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T121932969A121986315.fr. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Clavija domingensis". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2021-11-12.