Meineckia ovata

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Meineckia ovata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Meineckia
Species:
M. ovata
Binomial name
Meineckia ovata
(E.A.Bruce) Jean F.Brunel
Synonyms

Zimmermannia ovata, E.A. Bruce

Meineckia ovata is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is endemic to the Taita Hills in Kenya. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Beentje, H.J.; Gereau, R.E.; Hilton-Taylor, C.; Howard, G.; Kindeketa, W.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Maunder, M.; Mwachala, G.; Mwangoka, M.; Ndangalasi, H.; Njau, E.-F.; Schatz, G.E.; Siro Masinde, P.; Wilkins, V.L. (2020). "Meineckia ovata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T158224A767296. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T158224A767296.en . Retrieved 15 November 2021.