Droogmansia montana
Droogmansia montana is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to Guinea.
| Droogmansia montana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Genus: | Droogmansia |
| Species: | D. montana |
| Binomial name | |
| Droogmansia montana Jacq.-Fél.[2] | |
Description
Droogmansia montana grows as a shrub up to 1.5 metres (5 ft) tall. Inflorescences have flowers with bright yellow and purple petals. The fruits are pod-shaped.[1]
Distribution and habitat
Droogmansia montana is endemic to Guinea. Its habitat is in plateau grasslands at altitudes of 520–1,030 m (1,700–3,400 ft).[1]
Conservation
Droogmansia montana occurs on the Kounounkan Plateau in Guinea. Only four plants were observed in 2017 field work. The main threats are from bush fire, urban expansion and livestock farming. With these threats and the very low species population, Droogmansia montana is assessed as Endangered.[1]
References
- Williams, E. & Cheek, M. (2019). "Droogmansia montana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T132415407A140383077. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- "Droogmansia montana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
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