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.

Osmoxylon mariannense
Scientific classification Edit this 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

See also

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List of endemic plants in the Mariana Islands

References

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  1. ^ a b Wiles, G. (1998). "Osmoxylon mariannense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35037A9907707. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35037A9907707.en. 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.
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