Oxera balansae
Oxera balansae is a New Caledonian flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae).[2] It was first formally named in 1906.[3] Little is known about its population size; it is known from scattered locations on Grande Terre, Pine Island, and Lifou.[1] It is listed as an Endangered species on the IUCN Red List due to its limited distribution and habitat loss and degradation by agriculture, rusa deer (Cervus timorensis russa), and uncontrolled fires.[1]
| Oxera balansae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Oxera |
| Species: | O. balansae |
| Binomial name | |
| Oxera balansae Dubard | |
References
- Hequet, V. (2010). "Oxera balansae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T177880A7475060. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T177880A7475060.en. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- "Oxera balansae Dubard". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- "Oxera balansae Dubard". International Plant Names Index. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries, and Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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