Picconia excelsa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Picconia |
| Species: | P. excelsa
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Picconia excelsa is a species of Picconia, endemic to Macaronesia, occurring on the Canary Islands (Spain) and Madeira (Portugal).
Distribution and habitat
Picconia excelsa can be found on the island of Madeira in the Madeira archipelago and on the islands of El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, and Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It primarily occurs in laurel forests at altitudes of 200–1,200 m (660–3,940 ft) above sea level,[1] though it can also be found growing in pine forests and heathland dominated by Myrica and Erica species. It is typically found in open areas on slopes or in valleys.[3]
Description
Picconia excelsa is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 10 m tall, usually surpassing the height of the other species in the genus, Picconia azorica. The leaves are opposite, 6–8 cm long, simple, with an entire margin, often curved down at the edges. The fruit is a black drupe 1–2 cm long.[4]
It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
References
- ^ a b c da Silva Menezes de Sequeira, M.P.; Beech, E. (2017). "Picconia excelsa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T30331A81868260. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T30331A81868260.en. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Picconia excelsa (Aiton) DC". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Picconia excelsa". Arbolapp Canarias. Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid, and Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Flora de Canarias: Picconia excelsa (in Spanish)