Callichilia monopodialis
Callichilia monopodialis is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Callichilia |
| Species: | C. monopodialis |
| Binomial name | |
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Description
Callichilia monopodialis grows as a shrub up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. It has white flowers.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Callichilia monopodialis is endemic to Cameroon. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests, at altitudes from 200–950 m (1,000–3,000 ft).[1]
Conservation
Callichilia monopodialis has been assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is broadly threatened by slash-and-burn agriculture and by urban expansion near Yaoundé.[1]
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References
- Cheek, M. (2014). "Callichilia monopodialis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T200686A2679203. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- "Callichilia monopodialis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
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