Dilobeia tenuinervis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Dilobeia |
| Species: | D. tenuinervis
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| Dilobeia tenuinervis | |
Dilobeia tenuinervis is a species of tree in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.[2]
Range and habitat
[edit]Dilobeia tenuinervis is a large tree, native to the humid lowland forests of southeastern Madagascar. It is known only from the Tsitongambarika forest in Anosy region, where it grows between 200 and 300 meters elevation.[1]
The tree is threatened with habitat loss from illegal logging, conversion of forest to agriculture and pasture, and human-caused fires. It is assessed as Endangered.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bosser, J.M.; Rabevohitra, R.; Rakotonirina, N. (2021) [errata version of 2020 assessment]. "Dilobeia tenuinervis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T68501576A197563134. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T68501576A197563134.en. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ^ "Dilobeia tenuinervis". Madagascar Catalogue. eFloras. 2003-08-22. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
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