Leucomeris decora
Leucomeris decora is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
| Leucomeris decora | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Leucomeris |
| Species: | L. decora |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucomeris decora | |
Description
The plant is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Yunnan province of southern China.
The small composite tree grows in hot dry valleys.
Conservation
Leucomeris decora is on the IUCN Red List. Threats include local exploitation of the wood for fuel and the bark for medicine.
References
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Leucomeris decora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T37827A10079759. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T37827A10079759.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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