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Megistostegium
Sign in to saveMegistostegium is a genus of trees and shrubs in the family Malvaceae. The species are all endemic to Madagascar. The genus is threatened by livestock grazing, invasive plants and threats to pollinators.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderMalvales
- FamilyMalvaceae
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Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 26
- With media
- 25
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Collections
- US, NY, MNHN, BRIT, UF
- Recorded in
- Madagascar, United States
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Megistostegium is a genus of trees and shrubs in the family Malvaceae. The species are all endemic to Madagascar. The genus is threatened by livestock grazing, invasive plants and threats to pollinators.
==Species== Three species are recognised: Megistostegium microphyllum Megistostegium nodulosum Megistostegium perrieri
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