Phlebotaenia cowellii
| Phlebotaenia cowellii | |
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| At the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Polygalaceae |
| Genus: | Phlebotaenia |
| Species: | P. cowellii
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| Binomial name | |
| Phlebotaenia cowellii | |
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Phlebotaenia cowellii, the violet tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae, native to Puerto Rico.[2] A small tree reaching 20 m (66 ft), it is typically found in both seasonally dry forests and humid forests at elevations from 5 to 600 m (16 to 2,000 ft).[2][1] Its fruits have asymmetrical winged fins.[3] Found on limestone, its sporadic distribution and continuing encroachment on its forest habitat has led to it being assessed as Near Threatened.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Gann, G.D. (2024). "Violet Tree Phlebotaenia cowellii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T212071622A253643875. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T212071622A253643875.en. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "Phlebotaenia cowellii Britton". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
- ^ Manchester, Steven R.; O'Leary, Elizabeth L. (2010). "Phylogenetic Distribution and Identification of Fin-winged Fruits". The Botanical Review. 76: 1–82. doi:10.1007/s12229-010-9041-0.