Callichilia monopodialis

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Callichilia monopodialis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Callichilia
Species:
C. monopodialis
Binomial name
Callichilia monopodialis
Synonyms [2]
  • Tabernaemontana monopodialis K.Schum.

Callichilia monopodialis is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.

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Description

Callichilia monopodialis grows as a shrub up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. It has white flowers. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Callichilia monopodialis is endemic to Cameroon. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests, at altitudes from 200–950 m (1,000–3,000 ft). [1]

Conservation

Callichilia monopodialis has been assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is broadly threatened by slash-and-burn agriculture and by urban expansion near Yaoundé. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Cheek, M. (2014). "Callichilia monopodialis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2014: e.T200686A2679203. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T200686A2679203.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Callichilia monopodialis". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.