Acer binzayedii
| Acer binzayedii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Genus: | Acer |
| Section: | Acer sect. Acer
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| Series: | Acer ser. Saccharodendron |
| Species: | A. binzayedii
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| Binomial name | |
| Acer binzayedii Y.L.Vargas-Rodr.
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Acer binzayedii, commonly known as algodoncillo, is a species of flowering plant in the genus
Description
Acer binzayedii is a large tree, growing to between 20 and 30 meters in height. It flowers between December and January and sets fruit from March.[1]
Taxonomy
The formal description of the species reads as follows: "The specific epithet honours a philanthropist committed to the protection of the environment and the preservation of species,
Until 2017 it was considered a western population of Acer skutchii.[2]
Range and habitat
Acer binzayedii is native to ravine montane cloud forests in the
It grows on intermediate rocks and cambisol soil. It is typically found in association with Carpinus tropicalis, Cornus disciflora, Dendropanax arboreus, Ostrya virginiana, and Quercus salicifolia. A. binzayedii is susceptible to fire.[1]
Conservation
Human disturbance is causing species' habitat to decline in area, extent and quality. The species also suffers from low genetic diversity.[1]
The population was formerly larger, but only 90 mature trees have been observed, along with a larger number of young trees.[1]
References
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