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febrifugum

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Psorospermum febrifugum Spach

Protologue Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 2, 5: 163. 1836BHLIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 084.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 084.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 083.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 083.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 079.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 079.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 078.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 078.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 081.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 081.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 080.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum var ferrugineum--Tanz. Ulanga Dist. Nawenge For. Res. W of Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 080.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 026.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 026.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 025.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 025.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 047.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 047.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 039.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 039.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 044.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 044.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 023.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 023.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 031.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 031.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 037.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 037.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 027.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 029.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 046.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 046.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 034.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 034.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 045.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 045.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 040.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 040.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 030.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 030.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 035.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 035.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 032.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 032.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 033.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 033.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 042.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 042.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 028.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 041.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 041.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 038.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 038.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 024.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 024.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 043.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 043.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 036.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, SBodine186--Tanz. Ca. 10 km N of Mahenge. 18 Feb 06. 036.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 040.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 040.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 042.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 042.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 043.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 043.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 039.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 039.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 041.jpg

Psorospermum febrifugum, RGereau6984--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Pungaluma Hills. 23 Jan 08. 041.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to Angola, Benin, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 3 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

February 20, 2006

Location

Tanzania, Morogoro, Ulanga (Msogezi)

-8.619167, 36.725556

Location Remarks

Vigoi Division, Isogo Ward. Behind Chikuti Village store, along road to Ifakara. 530 m elev.

Collectors

Roy E. Gereau, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, O.C. Nkawamba

Bodine, S 186

February 18, 2006

Location

Tanzania, Morogoro, Ulanga (Msogezi)

-8.619167, 36.725556

Location Remarks

Vigoi Division, Isogo Ward. Behind Chikuti Village store, along road to Ifakara. 530 m elev.

Collectors

Sharon A. Bodine, Roy E. Gereau, P. Ezrom, Gabriel Simon Laizer, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, O.C. Nkawamba

Gereau, R 6984

January 23, 2008

Location

Tanzania, Mbeya, Mbeya (Mshewe)

-8.8275, 33.263889

Location Remarks

Pungaluma Hills, NE of Mshewe Village, above Utengule Coffee Estate factory in miombo woodland on W-facing slope. 1550 m elev.

Collectors

Roy E. Gereau, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, Sharon A. Bodine

Notes

Shrub 2 m high. Fruit bright red.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Hypericaceae

Genus

Psorospermum

Specific Epithet

febrifugum

Authorship

Spach

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 7.6

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.3

Global rank

#144,907 of 335,497

Top 44%

Extinction probability

6%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →

Synonyms (1)

Psorospermum febrifugum var. ferrugineum (Hook.fil.) Keay & Milne-Redh.

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy