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''Diospyros seychellarum'', locally known as Bwa sagay, is a rare endemic plant from the Seychelles. It occurs on the islands of Mahé, Praslin, Silhouette and Felicite. ==Description== The habitat for this small forest tree or shrub is in well drained situations or in more open rocky areas, often on granite based soils. ''Diospyros seychellarum'' is particularly associated with native palm and pandan scrub habitats. The ''Bwa sagay'' plant has been used in traditional medicine. ;Conservation ''Diospyros seychellarum'' faces threats from invasive weeds such as Cinnamon and Jackfruit. As well as disturbance from logging and land clearing for agriculture.〔information sign at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney〕 Certain populations are conserved in Seychelles National Parks.〔(【引用サイトリンク】work=IUCN Red List )〕 It is an IUCN Red List vulnerable species. 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Diospyros seychellarum」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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