Polyscias kikuyuensis

(Polyscias kikuyuensis)

Description

Polyscias kikuyuensis (also called the Parasol Tree) is a species of plant in the Araliaceae family. It is endemic to Kenya. The species is confined to wet upland forest, and is threatened by habitat loss.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Apiales

Family:Araliaceae

Genus:Polyscias

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