Millettia sacleuxii

Millettia sacleuxii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Millettia
Species:
M. sacleuxii
Binomial name
Millettia sacleuxii

Millettia sacleuxii is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to the Eastern Arc forests of Tanzania, where it occurs in the Nguru and Usambara Mountains. It was once feared extinct, but has been cultivated in fair quantities since its rediscovery.[2]

References

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  1. ^ IUCN SSC East African Plants Red List Authority (2019). "Millettia sacleuxii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T32912A2827608. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T32912A2827608.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Ryan Truscott (16 July 2024). "'Extinct' trees found in Tanzania sparks hope for ecosystem recovery". Mongabay. Retrieved 19 July 2024.