Pyracantha koidzumii
Pyracantha koidzumii | |
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'Santa Cruz' cultivar | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rosaceae |
Genus: | Pyracantha |
Species: | P. koidzumii |
Binomial name | |
Pyracantha koidzumii (Hayata) Rehder | |
Pyracantha koidzumii commonly known as Formosa firethorn[2] or Taiwan firethorn, is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description and distribution
The species is 4 metres (13 ft) tall and is native to Taiwan. However, besides Taiwan it was introduced to such US states as Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.[2]
References
- ↑ "Pyracantha koidzumii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. 1998. Retrieved August 23, 2007.
- 1 2 "Pyracantha koidzumii". Henderson State University. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
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