Pavetta holstii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Pavetta |
Species: | P. holstii |
Binomial name | |
Pavetta holstii | |
Pavetta holstii is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania.
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