Argostemma ophirense | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Argostemma |
Species: | A. ophirense |
Binomial name | |
Argostemma ophirense | |
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