Kingdom Plantae Family Celastraceae Scientific name Euonymus pallidifolia Rank Species | Order Celastrales Genus Euonymus Higher classification Spindle tree | |
Similar Celastraceae, Spindle tree, Euonymus pendulus |
Euonymus pallidifolia is an ornamental shrub in the Celastraceae family. It is endemic to Taiwan. It is threatened by habitat loss and considered critically endangered. Euonymus pallidifolia grows in evergreen forests on raised coral reefs. The plant's entire remaining habitat is located in the Kenting National Park in Taiwan.
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