Aoranthe penduliflora
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Aoranthe penduliflora is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is endemic to Tanzania where it is found in the Usambara Mountains.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging, mining, and agriculture.[2] It grows as a tree with simple, opposite leaves. The flowers are cream and red, and the fruit ripens orange.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Iversen, "Endemic and Near-Endemic Trees In the Usambara Mountains." http://www.easternarc.org/eucamp/near-endemiceast_west_usambara.html (accessed 24 Aug 2007).
- ^ Lovett, J. & Clarke, G.P. 1998. Aoranthe penduliflora. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.
- ^ Centre for Ecology Law and Policy, The Environment Department, The University of York, "Aoranthe penduliflora." Jul 12 2007. [1] (accessed Aug 25 2007).
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