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Euphorbia ankazobensis

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Euphorbia ankazobensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species:
E. ankazobensis
Binomial name
Euphorbia ankazobensis
Rauh & Hoftätter

Euphorbia ankazobensis is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

It is known from one single collection in the Ankazobe area of Madagascar's Central Highlands. Its natural habitat is in remnant montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss, and its natural habitat is extremely fragmented and degraded by human activity. It is assessed as critically endangered.[1]

Trade in this species is regulated under Appendix II of CITES.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Haevermans, T. (2004). "Euphorbia ankazobensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T44287A10872791. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44287A10872791.en. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Species+". Retrieved 7 February 2023.