Chionanthus pygmaeus
About
Chionanthus pygmaeus is a rare species of flowering plant in the olive family known by the common name pygmy fringetree. It is endemic to Florida, where there are 46 known occurrences as of 2010. The plant is found in increasingly rare habitat in Central Florida that is being consumed for development, and some protected areas are not managed adequately. Most populations are small. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
- Family
- Oleaceae
How to use it
The pygmy fringetree is primarily valued for its ecological role in its native habitat. As a flowering plant, it supports local wildlife, including pollinators. Conservation efforts are essential to preserve this species and its environment, ensuring that it continues to thrive in Florida's ecosystems.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Chionanthus pygmaeus
- Slug
- chionanthus-pygmaeus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Genus
- Chionanthus
- Species
- pygmaeus
- Wikidata QID
- Q5101415
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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