Gastrodia africana

Gastrodia africana is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

Gastrodia africana

Critically Endangered  (IUCN 2.3)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Gastrodieae
Genus: Gastrodia
Species:
G. africana
Binomial name
Gastrodia africana
Kraenzl.

References

  1. Cheek, M. & Cable, S. (2000). "Gastrodia africana". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2000: e.T39575A10249150. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39575A10249150.en. Retrieved 19 December 2017.


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