Kingdom Plantae Family Rubiaceae Tribe Gardenieae Scientific name Aoranthe penduliflora | Order Gentianales Subfamily Ixoroideae Genus Aoranthe Rank Species | |
Aoranthe penduliflora is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is endemic to Tanzania where it is found in the Usambara Mountains. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging, mining, and agriculture. It grows as a tree with simple, opposite leaves. The flowers are cream and red, and the fruit ripens orange.
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