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Saurauia Punduana

Santhosh Kumar 29/11/2023

Saurauia Punduana mind map
Status
IUCN Red List
Categorized as
Critically endangered
Recent discovery
Date
November 29, 2023
Location
Manipur's Tamenglong district
Actinidiaceae family
Relation
Member of
Characteristics
Shrub or tree species
Bark
Brown color
Branchlets
Tubercular dots
Subulate scales
Description
Evergreen shrub
Leaves
Glossy
Dark green
Flowers
Small
White
Habitat
Native to
India
Bhutan
Southeast Tibet
Grows in
Moist areas
Shady areas
Found in
Tamenglong district, Manipur
Assam
Bangladesh
East Himalaya
Myanmar
Common Names
Punduan Saurauia
Others
Taxonomy
Species name
Saurauia punduana Wall.
Subtropical biome
Primary growth environment

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