Aoranthe penduliflora
| Aoranthe penduliflora | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Aoranthe |
| Species: | A. penduliflora
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| Binomial name | |
| Aoranthe penduliflora (K.Schum.) Somers
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Aoranthe penduliflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania where it is found in the Usambara Mountains.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging, mining, and agriculture.[1] It grows as a tree with simple, opposite leaves. The flowers are cream and red, and the fruit ripens orange.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b Amano, M.; Kelbessa, E.; Gereau, R.E.; Hemp, A.; Kabuye, C.; Kalema, J.; Kindeketa, W.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Malombe, I.; Minani, V.; Ndangalasi, H. (2020). "Aoranthe penduliflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T35422A2859103. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T35422A2859103.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Iversen, "Endemic and Near-Endemic Trees In the Usambara Mountains." "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) (accessed 24 Aug 2007). - ^ Centre for Ecology Law and Policy, The Environment Department, The University of York, "Aoranthe penduliflora." Jul 12 2007. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2005-11-22. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) (accessed Aug 25 2007).
External links[]
- Dressler, S.; Schmidt, M. & Zizka, G. (2014). "Aoranthe penduliflora". African plants – a Photo Guide. Frankfurt/Main: Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg.
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