Ottoschulzia rhodoxylon
| Ottoschulzia rhodoxylon | |
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 ESA ) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Metteniusales |
| Family: | Metteniusaceae |
| Genus: | Ottoschulzia |
| Species: | O. rhodoxylon
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| Binomial name | |
| Ottoschulzia rhodoxylon | |
Ottoschulzia rhodoxylon is a rare species of
Endangered Species Act in 1990 there were only nine individuals remaining on Puerto Rico.[2]
This
heartwood is red in color and is suitable for woodturning.[2]
In Puerto Rico, the tree is known from
Maricao Commonwealth Forest. Deforestation has reduced the amount of suitable habitat remaining for the tree.[2]
References
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Ottoschulzia rhodoxylon". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ a b c d USFWS. Determination of endangered status for Ottoschulzia rhodoxylon (Palo de Rosa). Federal Register April 10, 1990.
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