Droogmansia scaettaiana

Droogmansia scaettaiana is a plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to West Africa.

Droogmansia scaettaiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Droogmansia
Species:
D. scaettaiana
Binomial name
Droogmansia scaettaiana
A.Chev. & Sillans[2]

Description

Droogmansia scaettaiana grows as a perennial shrub up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. The species is likely a pyrophyte (one adapted to recover from fire).[1]

Distribution and habitat

Droogmansia scaettaiana is native to the region from Guinea to Ivory Coast. Its habitat is in grassland or savanna at altitudes of 330–1,700 m (1,100–5,600 ft).[1][2]

Conservation

Droogmansia scaettaiana is threatened by mining activity at sites in Guinea and Liberia. Urbanization and agriculture pose a threat in other areas.[1]

References

  1. Rokni, S. (2016). "Droogmansia scaettaiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T85738630A85739518. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  2. "Droogmansia scaettaiana". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 March 2020.


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