Agelanthus rondensis
Agelanthus rondensis is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania.[5][1]
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Santalales |
Family: | Loranthaceae |
Genus: | Agelanthus |
Species: | A. rondensis |
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This species has been found only on the Rondo plateau in Tanzania where the threat is from conversion of habitat for agriculture.[1] There is a continuing decline in the extent and quality of habitat. This species has not been seen since its discovery in 1903 in what is a well-surveyed region. Thus, it is possibly extinct.[1]
No information is available on habitat or host preference.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC East African Plants Red List Authority (2013). "Agelanthus rondensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T179885A1593243. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T179885A1593243.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- Polhill, R.M. & Wiens, D. 1992. in J.-P. Lebrun & A.L. Stork, Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 165.
- "Agelanthus rondensis (Engl.) Polhill & Wiens". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- "Agelanthus rondensis (Engl.) Polhill & Wiens". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- Polhill, R.M. & Wiens, D. 1999. Loranthaceae, Flora of Tropical East Africa.
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