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Taxon

Bersama abyssinica Fresen.

Protologue Mus. Senckenberg. ii. (1837) 281.BHLIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
All2subsp. abyssinica1subsp. paullinioides1
Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 180.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 180.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 174.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 174.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 173.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 173.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 176.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 176.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 178.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 178.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 175.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 175.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 179.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 179.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 181.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 181.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 172.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 172.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 171.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 171.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 182.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 182.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 177.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp. abyssinica, RGereau7018--Tanz. Mbeya Rural Distr. Ngozi Crater. 26 Jan 08. 177.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 028.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 044.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 044.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 039.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 039.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paullinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., ca. Mahenge. 19 Feb 06. 004.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paullinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., ca. Mahenge. 19 Feb 06. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 029.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 040.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 040.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 027.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 031.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 031.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 045.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 045.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 037.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 037.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 030.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 030.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paullinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., ca. Mahenge. 19 Feb 06. 002.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paullinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., ca. Mahenge. 19 Feb 06. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 033.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 033.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paullinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., ca. Mahenge. 19 Feb 06. 003.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paullinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., ca. Mahenge. 19 Feb 06. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 036.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 036.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 034.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 034.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 038.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 038.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 035.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 035.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 041.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 041.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 032.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 032.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 042.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 042.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paullinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., ca. Mahenge. 19 Feb 06. 001.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paullinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., ca. Mahenge. 19 Feb 06. 001.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 043.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 043.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 046.jpg

Bersama abyssinica ssp paulinioides, RGereau6880--Tanz. Nawenge For. Res., Mahenge. 20 Feb 06. 046.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Family

Melianthaceae

Genus

Bersama

Species

abyssinica

Taxonomic opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Distribution

Global range is not yet available in Plants of the World Online. Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 1 country.

subsp. abyssinica

subsp. paullinioides

Occurrences

Gereau, R 6880

February 20, 2006

Identified as

Bersama abyssinica subsp. paullinioides

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

Gereau, R 7018

January 26, 2008

Identified as

Bersama abyssinica subsp. abyssinica

Location

Tanzania, Mbeya, Rungwe (Swaya)

-9.035833, 33.569722

Location Remarks

Mporoto Ridge; beginning of access road to Ngozi Crater, in lower montane forest. 2015 m elev.

Collectors

Roy E. Gereau, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph, William J. Kindeketa, O.A. Kibure, Sharon A. Bodine

Notes

Tree ca. 15 m high. Capsule dull red-orange.

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Moderate

ED 10.2

Moderately distinct — it has closer living relatives than the most isolated species.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.5

Global rank

#107,129 of 335,497

Top 32%

Extinction probability

6%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →