CPC National Collection Plant Profile
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Polygala cowellii
Family: |
Polygalaceae |
Common Names: |
Palo de Violeta, violet tree |
Author: |
(Britt.) Blake |
Growth Habit: |
Tree |
CPC
Number: |
3568 |
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Primary
custodian for this plant in the CPC National Collection of Endangered
Plants is: |
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Polygala cowellii
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This is a tree that grows from 30 to 40 feet in height. Very little is known about this species.
Distribution
& Occurrence |
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State Range
Habitat
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On hillsides on the island of Puerto Rico. |
Distribution
Number Left
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many sites, but only 1-2 plants per site; many different habitats |
State/Area
Protection
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State/Area |
Rank |
Status |
Date |
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Puerto Rico |
S1 |
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6/11/1985 |
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Conservation,
Ecology & Research |
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Ecological
Relationships
Threats
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fire
housing
charcoal-making
quarrying |
Current Research Summary
Current Management Summary
Research Management Needs
Ex Situ Needs
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This
profile was updated on 3/4/2010 |
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