Micklethwaitia
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| Micklethwaitia | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Detarioideae |
| Tribe: | Amherstieae |
| Genus: | Micklethwaitia G.P.Lewis & Schrire (2004) |
| Species: | M. carvalhoi
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| Binomial name | |
| Micklethwaitia carvalhoi (Harms) G.P.Lewis & Schrire (2004)
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Micklethwaitia is a monotypic genus of legume in the family Fabaceae. Its only species, Micklethwaitia carvalhoi, is endemic to Mozambique. It is closely related to Annea, Gabonius, and Scorodophloeus.[2][3]
Description
[edit | edit source]Micklethwaitia carvalhoi is a small tree, 6–10 metres (20–33 ft) tall.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]Micklethwaitia carvalhoi is endemic to northern Mozambique, occurring in coastal dry forests in the Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces. Although coastal, it prefers clay-rich soils, as opposed to sandy soils.[1]
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References
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