Suberanthus pungens
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Suberanthus |
| Species: | S. pungens |
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Suberanthus pungens is a species of small shrub[1] in the family Rubiaceae. The species was described in 1927, and reclassified in 1983. It is native to north-west Haiti, and classified as Critically Endangered.
Distribution
Suberanthus pungens is endemic to the seasonally dry tropical biome of north-west Haiti.[1][2] It is known only from the type locality, and is found at elevations from 20–150 metres (66–492 ft).[1]
Taxonomy
Suberanthus pungens was initially described as Neomazaea pungens in 1927, by Ignatz Urban.[3] It was transferred to its current genus in 1983, by Attila Borhidi and Mayra Fernández.[1]
Conservation
In 2020, the IUCN assessed Suberanthus pungens as critically endangered. It is threatened by deforestation, and does not occur in any protected areas.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Suberanthus pungens". IUCNRedList.org. IUCN Red List. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Suberanthus pungens (Urb.) Borhidi". powo.science.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Suberanthus pungens (Urb.) Borhidi; Acta Bot. Hung. 29: 34 (1983)". WorldPlants.de. World Plants. Retrieved 18 May 2026.