Astropanax procumbens
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Astropanax |
| Species: | A. procumbens |
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| Astropanax procumbens | |
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Astropanax procumbens is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae.[3] It is endemic to Seychelles and now confined to six small areas on Silhouette Island at elevations between 400 and 700 metres (1,300 and 2,300 ft). This species has now become extinct on Mahé.
Astropanax procumbens is a climbing epiphyte, with gray bark, palmate leaves on petioles up to 20 cm (7.9 in) in length, and cream-colored, globular fruits in clusters.
References
- ↑ Ismail, S.; Huber, M.J.; Mougal, J. (2025) [amended version of 2011 assessment]. "Astropanax procumbens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T33547A274385828. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS.T33547A274385828.en. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Astropanax procumbens (Hemsl.) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett, Gostel & Frodin". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ↑ "Astropanax procumbens (Hemsl.) Lowry, G. M. Plunkett, Gostel & Frodin". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved November 7, 2024.