Astronidium ligulatum

Astronidium ligulatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Astronidium
Species:
A. ligulatum
Binomial name
Astronidium ligulatum
(J.W.Moore) J.F.Maxwell
Synonyms[2]

Astronia ligulata J.W.Moore

Astronidium ligulatum is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to the island of Raiatea in the Society Islands of French Polynesia,[1] where it grows in mountain forest on wet clay soil around 460 metres (1,500 ft) elevation.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Butaud, J.-F., Jacq, F., Meyer, J.-Y. & Taputuarai (2023). "Astronidium ligulatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in French). 2023 e.T35105A236686382. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T35105A236686382.fr. Retrieved 20 February 2026.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Astronidium ligulatum J.F. Maxwell". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  3. ^ Maxwell, J. F.; Veldkamp, J. F. (1990). "Notes on the Astronieae (Melastomataceae) — II. Astronidium, Beccarianthus". Blumea. 35 (1): 115–164.