Ossiculum
| Ossiculum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe: | Vandeae |
| Subtribe: | Angraecinae |
| Alliance: | Angraecum |
| Genus: | Ossiculum P.J.Cribb & Laan |
| Species: | O. aurantiacum |
| Binomial name | |
| Ossiculum aurantiacum P.J.Cribb & Laan | |
Ossiculum is a monotypic plant genus in the Orchidaceae family. The sole species is Ossiculum aurantiacum. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sources
- Pollard, B.J. & Darbyshire, I. 2004. Ossiculum aurantiacum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
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