Pavetta kupensis

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Pavetta kupensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Pavetta
Species:
P. kupensis
Binomial name
Pavetta kupensis
S.D.Manning

Pavetta kupensis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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References

  1. Cheek, M. (2004). "Pavetta kupensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T45920A11024571. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45920A11024571.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.