Synsepalum subverticillatum

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Synsepalum subverticillatum
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Sapotaceae
Genus: Synsepalum
Species:
S. subverticillatum
Binomial name
Synsepalum subverticillatum
(E.A. Bruce) T.D.Penn.
Synonyms

Pachystela subverticillataE.A.Bruce

Synsepalum subverticillatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Kenya.

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References

  1. Luke, W.R.Q.; Musili, P.; Barasa, J.; Mathenge, J. (2018). "Synsepalum subverticillatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T39034A126580453. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T39034A126580453.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.