Euphorbia ankazobensis is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Euphorbia ankazobensis | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus: | Euphorbia |
Species: | E. ankazobensis
|
Binomial name | |
Euphorbia ankazobensis Rauh & Hoftätter
|
It is known from one single collection in the Ankazobe area of Madagascar's Central Highlands. Its natural habitat is in remnant montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss, and its natural habitat is extremely fragmented and degraded by human activity. It is assessed as critically endangered.[1]
Trade in this species is regulated under Appendix II of CITES.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Haevermans, T. (2004). "Euphorbia ankazobensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44287A10872791. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44287A10872791.en. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Species+". Retrieved 7 February 2023.