Ficus faulkneriana
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Ficus faulkneriana is a species of strangler fig in the family Moraceae native to Africa.[1]
Distribution
The tree is endemic to coastal Kenya and Tanzania, and in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania, in tropical East Africa.[1] It is found in coastal woodland and wooded grassland habitats.[1]
Description
The Ficus faulkneriana grows up to 30 metres (98 ft) in height.[1]
It is an IUCN Red Listed Vulnerable species, threatened by habitat loss from land use conversion to agriculture.[1] It is protected within Shimba Hills National Reserve, Gongoni Forest Reserve, and Amani Nature Reserve.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g IUCN SSC East African Plants Red List Authority (2013). "Ficus faulkneriana". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013. IUCN: e.T34435A2852642. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T34435A2852642.en. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
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