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Adinandra griffithii

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Adinandra griffithii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Pentaphylacaceae
Genus: Adinandra
Species:
A. griffithii
Binomial name
Adinandra griffithii
Dyer

Adinandra griffithii is a species of plant in the Pentaphylacaceae family.

Description

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The tree species is endemic to Meghalaya state in northeast India.

Adinandra griffithii is a small tree confined to Cherrapunji and Shongpung forests.

It is an IUCN Red List Endangered species, threatened by habitat loss. At Cherrapunji in the East Khasi Hills district a cement factory has caused the loss of habitat.

References

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  1. ^ Mir, A.H.; Upadhaya, K.; Jeri, L. (2020). "Adinandra griffithii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T32924A175522046. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T32924A175522046.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.