Wright's Gardenia
Rothmannia annae (E.P.Wright) Keay
Rothmannia annae is a plant species in the Rubiaceae family, native exclusively to the Seychelles. It occurs naturally only on Aride Island, where its habitat is safeguarded by the Island Conservation Society.
Description
Rothmannia annae (E.P.Wright) Keay, known as Wright's Gardenia, is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Endemic to the Seychelles, it is restricted to Aride Island. Conservation efforts by the Island Conservation Society help protect its natural habitat. The species was first described in 1958.
Other common names
Wright's Gardenia
Distribution
Global · Seychelles
Synonyms
Gardenia annae
