Leptocereus quadricostatus
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Leptocereus |
| Species: | L. quadricostatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptocereus quadricostatus | |
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Leptocereus quadricostatus, known as the sebucan[3] (Spanish: sebucán),[4][5] is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is found in Puerto Rico[6] and the British Virgin Islands.[7] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. As of 2011, the IUCN classified the cactus as endangered.[1]
References
- 1 2 Gann, G.D.; Taylor, N.P. (2013). "Leptocereus quadricostatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013 e.T44008A2991465. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T44008A2991465.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ "Leptocereus quadricostatus (Bello) Britton & Rose". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ↑ The Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. Agricultural Experiment Station. 1928.
- ↑ Revista de agricultura de Puerto Rico (in Spanish). 1960.
- ↑ Revista de agricultura, industria y comercio de Puerto Rico (in Spanish). Negociado de materiales, imprenta, y transporte. 1961.
- ↑ Scientific Survey of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Academy. 1924.
- ↑ "Amazing Species: Sebucan" (PDF). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN.