Euphorbia tanaensis
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| Euphorbia tanaensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Euphorbia |
| Species: | E. tanaensis |
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| Euphorbia tanaensis | |
Euphorbia tanaensis, commonly known as the Tana River euphorbia, is a critically endangered flowering plant within the family Euphorbiaceae. This species is endemic to a specific location along the Tana River in Kenya. Discovered initially as a group of nine specimens in 1988, a follow-up survey conducted in 2006 found only four remaining individuals, with no evidence of natural regeneration. The habitat of Euphorbia tanaensisis is under threat from ongoing deforestation.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Euphorbia tanaensis is endemic to Witu, Kenya. Its estimated distribution range is confined to an area of approximately 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi), where it grows on the periphery of wet lowland forests, particularly those dominated by Terminalia sambesiaca. This specific ecological niche contributes to the plant's distinct characteristics and vulnerability.[1]