Celtis luzonica

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Celtis luzonica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Cannabaceae
Genus: Celtis
Species:
C. luzonica
Binomial name
Celtis luzonica

Celtis luzonica is a species of plant in the family Cannabaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Celtis luzonica. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 August 2007.