Polyosma_alangiacea

<i>Polyosma alangiacea</i>

Polyosma alangiacea

Species of plant in the family Escalloniaceae

Polyosma alangiacea, commonly known as white alder, is a tree in the family Escalloniaceae which is endemic to northeast Queensland. It was first described in 1872.

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Distribution and habitat

The natural range of this species is the sub-coastal ranges of northeast Queensland from near Cooktown south to the area around Eungella, west of Mackay. It grows in well developed rainforest at altitudes from 400 to 1,200 m (1,300 to 3,900 ft), on volcanic soils (derived from basalt or granite).[4][5]

Conservation

The white alder has been given the status of least concern by Queensland's Department of Environment, Science and Innovation.[1] As of 31 January 2024, it has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

References

  1. [1]
    "Species profile—Polyosma alangiacea". Queensland Department of Environment and Science. Queensland Government. 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Polyosma alangiacea". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Polyosma alangiacea F.Muell". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  4. [4]
    Bean, A.R.; Forster, Paul I. (2021). "A taxonomic revision of Polyosma Blume (Escalloniaceae) in Australia". Austrobaileya. 11: 89–114. doi:10.5962/p.366383.
  5. [5]
    F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Polyosma alangiacea". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 31 January 2024.


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