Ficus katendei is an epiphytic fig, first decribed in1998, that is found only in Uganda and is considered to be critically endangered by the IUCN.
Ficus katendei is a rare species of fig in the family Moraceae native to southwest Uganda.[1][2] Discovered in 1998, it is named after a Mr. Katende of Makerere University who was the original specimen collector.[3] It is listed as one of the world's 100 most threatened species by the IUCN. Like many figs, it initially grows as an epiphyte and then later develops in to a freestanding tree, and inhabits riparian forest as well as lower montane forest.[3]
Ficus katendei is a rare species of fig in the family Moraceae native to southwest Uganda. Discovered in 1998, it is named after a Mr. Katende of Makerere University who was the original specimen collector. It is listed as one of the world's 100 most threatened species by the IUCN. Like many figs, it initially grows as an epiphyte and then later develops in to a freestanding tree, and inhabits riparian forest as well as lower montane forest.
Ficus katendei est une espèce d'arbres épiphytes ou secondairement terrestres de la famille des Moraceae du genre Ficus[2]. Endémique d'Ouganda, l'espèce est considérée comme en danger critique d'extinction par l'Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature qui l'a classée sur la liste des 100 espèces les plus menacées au monde établie en 2012.
Ficus katendei est une espèce d'arbres épiphytes ou secondairement terrestres de la famille des Moraceae du genre Ficus. Endémique d'Ouganda, l'espèce est considérée comme en danger critique d'extinction par l'Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature qui l'a classée sur la liste des 100 espèces les plus menacées au monde établie en 2012.
Ficus katendei là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Moraceae. Loài này được Verdc. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1998.[1]
Ficus katendei là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Moraceae. Loài này được Verdc. mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1998.
