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On the discovery of a new endemic Cynanchum (Apocynaceae) on Gunner's Quoin, Mauritius
Code (CO)MSI06P4216
Author (AU)Florens, F. B. V.
Baider, C.
Title - English (ET)On the discovery of a new endemic Cynanchum (Apocynaceae) on Gunner's Quoin, Mauritius
Document Type(DT)periodical article
Date of publication (DP)2006
Series (SE)Phelsuma
Source (SO)14: 7-12
Language of text (LT)En
Language of summaries (LS)En
Abstract (AB)Cynanchum scopulosum Bosser (Apocynaceae), a new Mauritius endemic species was discovered in 2003 on Gunner's Quoin Nature reserve, a highly degraded offshore islet north of Mauritius. The plant's basic ecology is described and threats to its persistence are discussed. The species is critically endangered. Recommendations to secure its future are given. The discovery adds further conservation value to Gunner's Quoin.
Descriptors - English (DE)flora
Cynanchum scopulosum
Apocynaceae
endemic species
islet restoration
invasive species
endangered species
Gunner's Quoin Nature Reserve
Descriptors - Geographic (DG)Gunner's Quoin
Mauritius
Sort Key 1(K1)Flora
Date record entered (DA)2006-10-25
Language of analysis (LA)En
Location (LO)LIBB
HERB
Processing status (PS)CAT
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