Biology:Dinizia jueirana-facao

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Short description: Species of Brazilian rainforest tree

Dinizia jueirana-facao
Dinizia jueirana-facao 1.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Dinizia
Species:
D. jueirana-facao
Binomial name
Dinizia jueirana-facao
G. P. Lewis & G. S. Siqueira[2]

Dinizia jueirana-facao is a tree in the family Fabaceae which grows in a restricted area of rainforest in Espírito Santo state in Brazil . It was first described by G. P. Lewis & G. S. Siqueira in 2004.[2][3] Its specific name derives from its local name, "jueirana-facão".[4] There are currently fewer than 25 specimens in existence, making the species critically endangered.[2][1]

Physical Features

The tree can grow up to 130 feet and weigh over 60 tons.[5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q48022817 entry