Exostema glaberrimum
| Exostema glaberrimum | |
|---|---|
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Exostema |
| Species: | E. glaberrimum |
| Binomial name | |
| Exostema glaberrimum Borhidi & M.Fernández | |
Exostema glaberrimum is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or tree native to Cuba. The species was described in 1989, and is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
Taxonomy
The species was described by Attila Borhidi and Mayra Fernández in 1989.[2]
Distribution
Exostema glaberrimum is native to the wet tropical biome of Cuba.[3] It has an estimated extent of occurrence of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi). The species grows in rocky areas.[1]
Description
Exostema glaberrimum is a shrub or tree.[3]
Conservation
In 2022, the IUCN assessed Exostema glaberrimum as Critically Endangered.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Oviedo, R.; Torres, E. (2024). "Exostema glaberrimum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in Spanish). 2024 e.T240913761A240917339. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T240913761A240917339.es. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
- ↑ "Exostema glaberrimum Borhidi & M.Fernández". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 "Exostema glaberrimum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-07-21.