Woodia verruculosa
Species of plant
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Woodia verruculosa is a species of plant endemic to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands in South Africa. It is threatened with extinction.[1][2]
| Woodia verruculosa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Woodia |
| Species: | W. verruculosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Woodia verruculosa | |
Range and habitat
Woodia verruculosa is found in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, from Howick to Ixopo. It is found in mistbelt forest and Ngongoni (Southern KwaZulu-Natal coastal belt grassland) habitat at an elevation of 800-1000m.[1]
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Flowers and leaves
Conservation status
Woodia verruculosa is classified as vulnerable due to its restricted range, the small number of subpopulations (in 8 or 9 locations), competition from invasive alien plants, and the ongoing loss and degradation of grassland habitat as a consequence of agriculture encroachment and urban expansion.[1]
