Joosia obtusa

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Joosia obtusa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Joosia
Species:
J. obtusa
Binomial name
Joosia obtusa
L.Andersson

Joosia obtusa is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.

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References

  1. Jaramillo, T.; Cornejo, X.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Joosia obtusa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T46030A11030856. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46030A11030856.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.