Droogmansia scaettaiana

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Droogmansia scaettaiana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Droogmansia
Species:
D. scaettaiana
Binomial name
Droogmansia scaettaiana

Droogmansia scaettaiana is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to West Africa.

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Rokni, S. (2016). "Droogmansia scaettaiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T85738630A85739518. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T85738630A85739518.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Droogmansia scaettaiana". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 26 March 2020.