Psychotria petitii

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Psychotria petitii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Psychotria
Species:
P. petitii
Binomial name
Psychotria petitii

Psychotria petitii is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an endangered species endemic to Taita Hills in Kenya.

Distribution and habitat

Psychotria petitii is restricted to the Taita Hills in southern Kenya, [1] where it grows in moist evergreen forests at altitudes of 1,400–1,850 m (4,590–6,070 ft) above sea level. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Musili, P.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Barasa, J.; Mathenge, J. (2018). "Psychotria petitii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018 e.T32253A84419050. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T32253A84419050.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Dharani, Najma (2019). Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa (3rd ed.). Cape Town: Struik Nature. p. 212. ISBN   9781775846086. OCLC   1107862638.


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