Afrothismia insignis

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Afrothismia insignis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Dioscoreales
Family: Burmanniaceae
Genus: Afrothismia
Species:
A. insignis
Binomial name
Afrothismia insignis
(Cowley)

Afrothismia insignis is a member of the genus Afrothismia . It is endemic to Tanzania. The species is vulnerable due to habitat loss and potential future threats. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Eastern Arc Mountains.; Coastal Forests CEPF Plant Assessment Project (2009). "Afrothismia insignis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2009: e.T158049A5184943. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T158049A5184943.en . Retrieved 12 November 2021.