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Micropholis oppositifolia

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Micropholis oppositifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Micropholis
Species:
M. oppositifolia
Binomial name
Micropholis oppositifolia
(Ducke) Swenson
Synonyms[2]
  • Planchonella oppositifolia (Ducke) P.Royen
  • Pouteria oppositifolia (Ducke) Baehni
  • Syzygiopsis oppositifolia Ducke

Micropholis oppositifolia is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is a tree endemic to the states of Pará and Amapá in northern Brazil,[2] where it is known as abiurana.[1] It grows in lowland rainforest, where it is threatened by habitat loss from deforestation.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Pires O'Brien, J. (1998). "Pouteria oppositifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35869A9962971. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35869A9962971.en. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Micropholis oppositifolia (Ducke) Swenson". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved 14 April 2025.