Droogmansia scaettaiana
Droogmansia scaettaiana is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to West Africa.
| Droogmansia scaettaiana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Droogmansia |
| Species: | D. scaettaiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Droogmansia scaettaiana | |
Description
Droogmansia scaettaiana grows as a perennial shrub up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. The species is likely a pyrophyte (one adapted to recover from fire).[1]
Distribution and habitat
Droogmansia scaettaiana is native to the region from Guinea to Ivory Coast. Its habitat is in grassland or savanna at altitudes of 330–1,700 m (1,100–5,600 ft).[1][2]
Conservation
Droogmansia scaettaiana is threatened by mining activity at sites in Guinea and Liberia. Urbanization and agriculture pose a threat in other areas.[1]
References
- Rokni, S. (2016). "Droogmansia scaettaiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T85738630A85739518. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T85738630A85739518.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- "Droogmansia scaettaiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
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