Strychnos elaeocarpa

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Strychnos elaeocarpa
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Loganiaceae
Genus: Strychnos
Species:
S. elaeocarpa
Binomial name
Strychnos elaeocarpa
Gilg ex Leeuwenberg

Strychnos elaeocarpa is a species of plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

  1. Cheek, M. (2004). "Strychnos elaeocarpa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T45887A11017428. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45887A11017428.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.