Kirkia dewinteri
Kirkia dewinteri | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Kirkiaceae |
Genus: | Kirkia |
Species: | K. dewinteri
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Binomial name | |
Kirkia dewinteri Merxm. &
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Kirkia dewinteri is a small tree in the Kirkiaceae, endemic to the dry savanna of the Kaokoveld in Namibia. This rare species is found on rocky outcrops, usually growing into a 5-metre (16 ft) tall tree. Bark is yellow with blackish spots. Fruit a small woody capsule splitting into four valves.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Craven, P. (2004). "Kirkia dewinteri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T34946A9900068. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T34946A9900068.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Sapindales
- Endemic flora of Namibia
- Trees of Africa
- Least concern plants
- Least concern biota of Africa
- Sapindales stubs