Olax nana, known as Sudiyo in Gujarat, is a species of flowering plant in the Olacaceae family.[1]

Olax nana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Olacaceae
Genus: Olax
Species:
O. nana
Binomial name
Olax nana

The species is a small, woody shrub found in Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Thailand.[2]

Conservation

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The 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 [gu]. Local efforts have been enacted to protect the small population, including the construction of grazing enclosures and raising awareness.[1]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Olax nana in Flora of Pakistan @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  3. ^ 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.