Pycnandra kaalaensis

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Pycnandra kaalaensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Pycnandra
Species:
P. kaalaensis
Binomial name
Pycnandra kaalaensis

Pycnandra kaalaensis is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia.

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References

  1. Amice, R.; Dumontet, V.; Fleurot, D.; Vandrot, H.; Veillon, J.-M. (2020). "Pycnandra kaalaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T31112A158050692. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T31112A158050692.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.