Lovoa swynnertonii
| Lovoa swynnertonii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Lovoa |
| Species: | L. swynnertonii |
| Binomial name | |
| Lovoa swynnertonii E.G.Baker | |
Lovoa swynnertonii (also called brown mahogany or Kilimanjaro mahogany) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. It is threatened by habitat loss. Plantations have been unsuccessful because of infestation by the mahogany shoot borer Hypsipyla.
References
- ↑ IUCN SSC East African Plants Red List Authority (2013). "Lovoa swynnertonii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T33967A2839464. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T33967A2839464.en. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
Sources
- African Regional Workshop (Conservation & Sustainable Management of Trees, Zimbabwe) 1998. Lovoa swynnertonii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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