Beaucarnea_purpusii

<i>Beaucarnea purpusii</i>

Beaucarnea purpusii

Species of plant in the family Asparagaceae

Beaucarnea purpusii is a tree in the family Asparagaceae, native to Mexico. It grows up to 8 metres (30 ft) tall.[1]

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Distribution and habitat

Beaucarnea purpusii is endemic to Mexico, where it is confined to the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve in Puebla and Oaxaca. Its habitat is in shrubland, at altitudes of 1,700–2,300 m (5,600–7,500 ft).[1]

Conservation

Beaucarnea purpusii has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is primarily threatened by illegal harvesting for the ornamental plant trade. It is also threatened by conversion of its habitat for agriculture and urban development. Fires in its habitat occur with increasing frequency and intensity.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S. & Fuentes, A.C.D. (2020). "Beaucarnea purpusii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T162240208A162240880. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  3. [3]
    "Beaucarnea purpusii". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 December 2021.


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