Vateriopsis

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Vateriopsis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Dipterocarpaceae
Subfamily: Dipterocarpoideae
Genus: Vateriopsis
F.Heim
Species:
V. seychellarum
Binomial name
Vateriopsis seychellarum
(Dyer) F.Heim
Synonyms

Vateria seychellarumDyer ex Baker

Vateriopsis seychellarum is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae, and is the only species in the genus Vateriopsis. It is endemic to Seychelles. It has been labeled as a critically endangered species due to climate change.

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References

  1. Ismail, S.; Huber, M.J.; Mougal, J. (2011). "Vateriopsis seychellarum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2011: e.T33549A9792189. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T33549A9792189.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.