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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Osmoxylon |
| Species: | O. mariannense
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| Binomial name | |
| Osmoxylon mariannense (Kaneh.) Fosb. & Sachet
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See also
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edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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