Gaertnera longifolia

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Gaertnera longifolia
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G. longifolia
Binomial name
Gaertnera longifolia
Synonyms [2]

Gaertnera longifolia var. pubescensVerdc.
Sykesia longifolia(Bojer) Kuntze

Gaertnera longifolia is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. [2] It is endemic to Mauritius. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Tezoo, V. (TPTNC).; Strahm, W. (2000). "Gaertnera longifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2000: e.T39438A10238432. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39438A10238432.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Gaertnera longifolia Bojer". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 24, 2020.