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ensifolia

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Dianella ensifolia (L.) Redouté

Protologue Liliac. [Redouté] 1: t. 1. 1802 [Jul 1802]BHLIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Dianella ensifolia, X4.1071--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 067.jpg

Dianella ensifolia, X4.1071--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 067.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, X4.1071--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 068.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, X4.1071--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 065.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, X4.1071--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 061.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, X4.1071--CA. San Francisco Arbor. 3 Jul 07. 063.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 391.jpg

Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 391.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 286.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 384.jpg

Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 384.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 288.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 418.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 387.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 386.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 282.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 382.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 421.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 283.jpg

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 419.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, ROR1594--Madag. Parc Nat. Montagne d'Ambre. 11 Nov 06. 287.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (67).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (67).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (65).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (65).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (74).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (74).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (64).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (64).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (53).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (53).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (58).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (58).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (69).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (69).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (41).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (41).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (38).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (38).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (37).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (37).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (70).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (70).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (66).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (66).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (50).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (50).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (68).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (68).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (55).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (55).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (61).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (61).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (57).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (57).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (49).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (49).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (46).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (46).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (73).jpg

Dianella ensifolia, A. Ramahefaharivelo 168--Madagascar. Ambolotara. Ambodini, Vatovavy. 3 May 2010 177 (73).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to 33 botanical countries across Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia; introduced into Florida, Jamaica (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 2 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

R. Ranaivojaona 1594

November 11, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Diana, Antsiranana (Ambatozavavy)

-13.413056, 48.335556

Location Remarks

Nosy Be, SE corner of island in Lokobe Forest. Along sandy beach. Specimens preserved in alcohol.

Collectors

Rolland Ranaivojaona

X4.1071

July 3, 2007

Location

United States, California (San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum)

Location Remarks

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Collectors

No collectors specified

Ramahefaharivelo, A 168

May 3, 2010

Location

Madagascar, Vatovavy-Fitovinany (Ifanadiana)

-21.331944, 47.673889

Location Remarks

About 7 km E of Ifandiana on National Route 45. Vegetation overhanging roadside along southern side of road. Degraded.

Collectors

Ando Ramahefaharivelo, Sharon R. Christoph, Christopher Davidson, N. Manjato, Désiré Ravelonarivo, Reza Ludovic, Jacky Andriantiana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Family

Asphodelaceae

Genus

Dianella

Specific Epithet

ensifolia

Authorship

(L.) Redouté

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 2.3

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#201,340 of 335,497

Top 61%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →