Beauprea comptonii
Species of flowering plant
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Beauprea comptonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is a shrub or tree native to the forests of New Caledonia.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Beauprea |
| Species: | B. comptonii |
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B. comptonii was described in 1921. The IUCN classifies the species as of Least Concern.
Taxonomy
The species was described in 1921, by Spencer Le Marchant Moore. He originally described the species as Beauprea multijuga.[2]
Distribution
Beauprea comptonii is native to the wet tropical biome of northern and central New Caledonia.[2] It is endemic to the region. The species is found in the forests and undergrowth of Grande Terre, at elevations of 200–1,500 feet (61–457 m).[1]
Description
Conservation
In 2021, the IUCN assessed Beauprea comptonii as of Least Concern. It is common, and has an extent of occurrence of around 2,795 square kilometres (1,079 sq mi). B. comptonii is not legally protected, but occurs in the protected areas of Aoupinié, Côte Oubliée and Mont Panié.[1]
