Leucomeris decora is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Leucomeris decora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Leucomeris
Species:
L. decora
Binomial name
Leucomeris decora

Description

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The plant is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Yunnan province of southern China.

The small composite tree grows in hot dry valleys.

Conservation

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Leucomeris decora is on the IUCN Red List. Threats include local exploitation of the wood for fuel and the bark for medicine.

References

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  1. ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Leucomeris decora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T37827A10079759. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T37827A10079759.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.