Droogmansia scaettaiana
Droogmansia scaettaiana is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to West Africa.
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Droogmansia |
Species: | D. scaettaiana |
Binomial name | |
Droogmansia scaettaiana | |
Description
Droogmansia scaettaiana grows as a perennial shrub up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. The species is likely a pyrophyte (one adapted to recover from fire).[1]
Distribution and habitat
Droogmansia scaettaiana is native to the region from Guinea to Ivory Coast. Its habitat is in grassland or savanna at altitudes of 330–1,700 m (1,100–5,600 ft).[1][2]
Conservation
Droogmansia scaettaiana is threatened by mining activity at sites in Guinea and Liberia. Urbanization and agriculture pose a threat in other areas.[1]
References
- Rokni, S. (2016). "Droogmansia scaettaiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T85738630A85739518. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- "Droogmansia scaettaiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
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