Rollinia ferruginea is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family.
| Rollinia ferruginea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Annonaceae |
| Genus: | Rollinia |
| Species: | R. ferruginea |
| Binomial name | |
| Rollinia ferruginea (R.E.Fr.) P.Maas & Westra | |
Description
The plant is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of Brazil. It is restricted to forests around the city of Rio de Janeiro.[1]
It grows to a maximum of 2 m (6 ft) in height.
Rollinia ferruginea has been assessed by the IUCN as being an endangered species since 1998.[1]