Lunania elongata

Lunania elongata is a species of plant of the phylum Tracheophyta of the class Magnoliopsida class[1] in the family Salicaceae. It is mostly found in Guamuhaya Massif, Sancti Spiritus province, endemic to Cuba. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Lunania elongata
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L. elongata
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Lunania elongata
Britton & P. Wilson

It is an uncommon shrub or a small tree, as it is endangered due to cutting, logging, etc. It is confined to montane forest, and is rare.

References

  1. "Lunania elongata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2016-12-03.

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