Ledermanniella prasina J.J.Schenk & D.W.Thomas, Novon 14(2): 227 (2004)

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25. Ledermanniella prasina J.J.Schenk & D.W.Thomas, Novon 14(2): 227 (2004)

Type.

Cameroon, 01 Dec 1990, D.W. Thomas 11550 (K, WAG, YA).

Specimen examined.

Cameroon, 01 Dec 1990, D.W. Thomas 11550, [K, WAG, YA].

Habitat.

River rapids.

Distribution.

Cameroon (Fig. 25 ).

Conservation status in Cameroon.

Ledermanniella prasina was assessed as Vulnerable ( Cheek 2017b) for the IUCN Red List. The taxon is known only from the Mana River valley system in Cameroon. The extent of occurrence and the area of occupancy are both estimated at 2 km2 each. The assessment of Cheek (2017b) is maintained since no major changes have taken place at the locality since that assessment. The species is here reassessed as Vulnerable. IUCN Red List Category: Vulnerable VUB1+2ab (iii).

Figures

Figures 20 - 25. 20 Ixora inundata Hiern 21 Virectaria angustifolia (Hiern) Bremek 22 Virectaria salicoides (C. H. Wright) Bremek 23 Deinbollia angustifolia D. W. Thomas 24 Deinbollia saligna Keay 25 Podostemaceae distribution.