Olax nana, known as Sudiyo in Gujarat, is a species of flowering plant in the Olacaceae family.[1]
| Olax nana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Santalales |
| Family: | Olacaceae |
| Genus: | Olax |
| Species: | O. nana
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| Olax nana | |
The species is a small, woody shrub found in Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Thailand.[2]
Conservation
editThe species is of special concern in Gujarat, India, where it is the sole representative of the family in the state.[3] It was first found in the state in the early 20th century, but since 1910, wasn't found in subsequent surveys. In 2015, the species was rediscovered in the village of Lathedi. Local efforts have been enacted to protect the small population, including the construction of grazing enclosures and raising awareness.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Parveen Rahman, Azera (5 November 2020). "Lost and found: The story of a plant and how a village is trying to protect it". Mongabay-India. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "Olax nana in Flora of Pakistan @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ Rana, Karan; Pokar, Ritesh; S Nagar, Padamnabhi; Joshi, Pankaj (January 2015). "REDISCOVERY OF OLAX NANA (OLACACEAE) FOR GUJARAT STATE". Journal of Economic and Taxonomy. 39 (2). Retrieved 15 August 2021.