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Pouteria polysepala (Pouteria polysepala)

Description

Pouteria Polysepala is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Brazil, it can only be found in Brazil, making it a rare species. In addition, this particular species of plant is threatened by habitat loss and is considered "Critically Endangered (CR). It is known to reside within a large tree in a forest that is not experiencing heavy flooding. The only known occurrence of Pouteria polysepala is at the mouth of the Rio Javari.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Ericales

            • Family: Sapotaceae

              • Genus: Pouteria