Dinizia jueirana-facao is a tree in the family Fabaceae which grows in a restricted area of rainforest in Espírito Santo state in Brazil. It was first described by G. P. Lewis & G. S. Siqueira in 2004.[2][3] Its specific name derives from its local name, "jueirana-facão".[4] There are currently fewer than 25 specimens in existence, making the species critically endangered.[2][1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Genus: | Dinizia |
| Species: | D. jueirana-facao
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| Binomial name | |
| Dinizia jueirana-facao G. P. Lewis & G. S. Siqueira[2]
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Physical Features
editThe tree can grow up to 130 feet and weigh over 60 tons.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Canteiro, C.; Lewis, G. (2019). "Dinizia jueirana-facao". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T118938381A118938383. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T118938381A118938383.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Lewis, G. P.; Siqueira, G. S.; Banks, H.; Bruneau, A. (2017-10-06). "The majestic canopy-emergent genus Dinizia (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae), including a new species endemic to the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo". Kew Bulletin. 72 (3): 48. doi:10.1007/s12225-017-9720-7. ISSN 1874-933X. PMC 6961463. PMID 32009686.
- ^ "Dinizia jueirana-facao | International Plant Names Index". www.ipni.org. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "Tropicos | Name - Dinizia jueirana-facao G.P. Lewis & G.S. Siqueira". legacy.tropicos.org. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "Top 10 new species 2018 | EarthSky.org". earthsky.org. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
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