Classification System: APG IV
Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Eudicots
Cladus: Core eudicots
Cladus: Rosids
Cladus: Eurosids I
Ordo: Fabales
Familia: Fabaceae
Subfamilia: Faboideae
Tribus: Desmodieae
Subtribus: Desmodiinae
Genus: Droogmansia
Species: Droogmansia scaettaiana
Name
Droogmansia scaettaiana A.Chev. & Sillans
References
Rev. Int. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. xxxii. 46 (1952).
USDA, ARS, Germplasm Resources Information Network. Droogmansia scaettaiana in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. Accessed: 07-Oct-06.
Droogmansia scaettaiana is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to West Africa.
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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