Psychotria taitensis

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

Psychotria taitensis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Kenya.

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References

  1. Luke, W.R.Q.; Musili, P.; Barasa, J.; Mathenge, J. (2020). "Psychotria taitensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020: e.T32254A84419107. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T32254A84419107.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.