Berlinia coriacea

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Berlinia coriacea
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Berlinia
Species:
B. coriacea
Binomial name
Berlinia coriacea

Berlinia coriacea is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Nigeria. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Contu, S. (2012). "Berlinia coriacea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T32710A20028980. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T32710A20028980.en .