A checklist of rheophytes of Cameroon
Author
Kuetegue, Felix
Author
Sonke, Bonaventure
Author
Ameka, Gabriel K.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.121.29924
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.121.29924
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Ledermanniella letouzeyi C.Cusset, Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia
Ser
. 4, 6(3): 260. (1985)
Type.
Cameroon, near Lokando, Mount Rumpi, Ure, 23 Mar 1976,
R. Letouzey 14517
(YA).
Specimen examined.
30 km northwest of Kumba, near Lokando, Mount Rumpi, Ure, on river, Mar,
R. Letouzey 14517
(holotype P, isotype YA).
Habitat.
River rapids and waterfalls in tropical forests.
Distribution.
Cameroon (Fig.
25
).
Conservation status in Cameroon.
Ledermanniella letouzeyi
is listed on http://www.iucnredlist.org. The taxon was assessed as Endangered by
Cheek (2004)
.
Onana and Cheek (2011)
maintained the Endangered status of
Cheek (2004)
. The species is known from two localities. The extent of occurrence is estimated at 4 km2 and the area of occupancy is about 8 km2. The main threats in the locality are forest exploitation and agriculture. The earlier assessment by
Cheek (2004)
and
Onana and Cheek (2011)
is maintained. IUCN Red List Category:
Endangered ENB2ab (iii).