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auerodendron
Scientific Name: Auerodendron
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
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Auerodendron: An Overview
Auerodendron is a genus of plants belonging to the family Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family). Several species fall under this genus, exhibiting varying distributions and conservation statuses.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Auerodendron
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Major Group: Angiosperms
- Notable Species:
- Auerodendron acuminatum (Griseb.) Urb.
- Auerodendron acunae Borhidi & O. Muiz
- Auerodendron jamaicense (Urb.) Urb.
- Auerodendron northropianum (Urb.) Urb.
- Auerodendron pauciflorum Alain
- Auerodendron reticulatum Urb.
- Auerodendron cocuyo M. Schmidt
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.
- Common Names: Auerodendron pauciflorum is also known as turtlefat.
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Auerodendron is native to the Caribbean region.
- Specific locations include Cuba, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.
- Auerodendron northropianum is frequently found in coastal areas.
- Auerodendron pauciflorum is endemic to Puerto Rico.
Conservation Status
- Auerodendron pauciflorum is considered a rare species.
- It is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.
- Some populations are extremely small (e.g., a population of only 10 individuals at a single site).
Morphological Characteristics
- Auerodendron pauciflorum is described as an evergreen shrub or small tree.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Further Resources
- ARKive (for photos and facts)
- Wikipedia Species Pages - German checklist
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- International Plant Names Index
- Discover Life
- USDA, NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
- B and T World Seeds' database
- Floristic Inventory of the Bahama Archipelago Database Online