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Aoranthe penduliflora

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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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Iversen, "Endemic and Near-Endemic Trees In the Usambara Mountains." "Endemic and Near-Endemic Trees in the Usambara Mountains - Near-endemic East/West Usambara". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-25. (accessed 24 Aug 2007).
  3. ^ Centre for Ecology Law and Policy, The Environment Department, The University of York, "Aoranthe penduliflora." Jul 12 2007. "The Centre for Ecology, Law and Policy". Archived from the original on 2005-11-22. Retrieved 2007-08-25. (accessed Aug 25 2007).

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Aoranthe penduliflora: Brief Summary

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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. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging, mining, and agriculture. It grows as a tree with simple, opposite leaves. The flowers are cream and red, and the fruit ripens orange.

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