Exostema nitens
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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. nitens |
| Binomial name | |
| Exostema nitens | |
Exostema nitens is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or tree native to Hispaniola. The species was described in 1921, and is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Taxonomy
The species was described by Ignatz Urban in 1921.[2]
Distribution
Exostema nitens is native to the wet tropical biome of Hispaniola (the Dominican Republic and Haiti).[3] The IUCN describes the species as endemic to the Dominican Republic. Its extent of occurrence is around 1,063 square kilometres (410 sq mi).[1]
Exostema nitens is present at elevations of 250–1,500 metres (820–4,920 ft). It is grows in subtropical forests, and is common near streams and ravines in the mountains of the Cordillera Central.[1]
Description
Exostema nitens is a shrub or tree[3] that grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) high.[1]
Uses
The wood of Exostema nitens is hard, and is used for firewood and charcoal.[1]
Conservation
In 2024, the IUCN assessed Exostema nitens as of Least Concern. It is abundant, and occurs in protected areas.[1]
Nomenclature
In Spanish, the species is known as Cafetillo.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Timyan, J. (2024). "Cafetillo". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T213408637A213978652. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T213408637A213978652.en. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ "Exostema nitens Urb". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 "Exostema nitens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ "Exostema nitens Urb". CatalogueOfLife.org. Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 31 July 2026.