Lasiodiscus rozeirae
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Lasiodiscus rozeirae is a small tree in the family Rhamnaceae
. It was discovered in 1954 in south-eastern São Tomé
island in the Gulf of Guinea
by A. Rozeira. No additional material has been obtained since, but remaining suitable habitat appears extensive.
Rhamnaceae
Rhamnaceae, the Buckthorn family, is a large family of flowering plants, mostly trees, shrubs and some vines.The family contains 50-60 genera and approximately 870-900 species. The Rhamnaceae have a worldwide distribution, but are more common in the subtropical and tropical regions...
. It was discovered in 1954 in south-eastern São Tomé
São Tomé
-Transport:São Tomé is served by São Tomé International Airport with regular flights to Europe and other African Countries.-Climate:São Tomé features a tropical wet and dry climate with a relatively lengthy wet season and a short dry season. The wet season runs from October through May while the...
island in the Gulf of Guinea
Gulf of Guinea
The Gulf of Guinea is the northeasternmost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean between Cape Lopez in Gabon, north and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia. The intersection of the Equator and Prime Meridian is in the gulf....
by A. Rozeira. No additional material has been obtained since, but remaining suitable habitat appears extensive.