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Ptychosperma gracile

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Ptychosperma gracile
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Ptychosperma
Species:
P. gracile
Binomial name
Ptychosperma gracile

Ptychosperma gracile is a species of palm tree. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, where it occurs in the Louisiade and Bismarck Archipelagoes. It grows in rainforests. It has declined due to the loss of habitat to agriculture.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Loftus, C. (2013). "Ptychosperma gracile". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T38662A44431536. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T38662A44431536.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.