Aoranthe penduliflora
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| Aoranthe penduliflora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Aoranthe |
| Species: | A. penduliflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Aoranthe penduliflora (K.Schum.) Somers | |
Aoranthe penduliflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania where it is found in the Usambara Mountains.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging, mining, and agriculture.[1] It grows as a tree with simple, opposite leaves. The flowers are cream and red, and the fruit ripens orange.[3]
