Leucomeris decora
| Leucomeris decora | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Leucomeris |
| Species: | L. decora
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucomeris decora | |
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Leucomeris decora is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[2][3]
Description
The plant is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Yunnan province of southern China.
The small composite tree grows in hot dry valleys.
Conservation
Leucomeris decora is on the IUCN Red List. Threats include local exploitation of the wood for fuel and the bark for medicine.
References
- ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Leucomeris decora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T37827A10079759. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T37827A10079759.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Leucomeris decora Kurz". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "Leucomeris decora Kurz". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved June 4, 2025.