Psychotria petitii
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Psychotria |
| Species: | P. petitii
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| Binomial name | |
| Psychotria petitii | |
Psychotria petitii is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an endangered species endemic to Taita Hills in Kenya.
Distribution and habitat
Psychotria petitii is restricted to the Taita Hills in southern Kenya,[1] where it grows in moist evergreen forests at altitudes of 1,400–1,850 m (4,590–6,070 ft) above sea level.[2]
References
- ^ a b Musili, P.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Barasa, J.; Mathenge, J. (2018). "Psychotria petitii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T32253A84419050. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T32253A84419050.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Dharani, Najma (2019). Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa (3rd ed.). Cape Town: Struik Nature. p. 212. ISBN 9781775846086. OCLC 1107862638.