Gastrodia africana

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Gastrodia africana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Gastrodieae
Genus: Gastrodia
Species:
G. africana
Binomial name
Gastrodia africana
Kraenzl.

Gastrodia africana is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Simo-Droissart, M.; Stévart, T.; Pollard, B.J.; Cheek, M.; Cable, S.; Droissart, V. (2020). "Gastrodia africana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T39575A87749962. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T39575A87749962.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.