Biology:Ossiculum

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Ossiculum
Ossiculum aurantiacum P.J.Cribb & Laan.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Angraecinae
Genus: Ossiculum
P.J.Cribb & Laan
Species:
O. aurantiacum
Binomial name
Ossiculum aurantiacum
P.J.Cribb & Laan

Ossiculum is a monotypic plant genus in the family Orchidaceae. The sole species is Ossiculum aurantiacum. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Pollard, B.J. & Darbyshire, I. 2004. Ossiculum aurantiacum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.

Wikidata ☰ Q12015625 entry