Beilschmiedia ambigua explained

Beilschmiedia ambigua is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae.^[1] It is endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.^[2] It is threatened by habitat loss.

Distribution

Beilschmiedia ambigua is found in the Marungu highlands, along the Pweto and Moba roads, and also along the western shores of Lake Tanganyika.^[3]

Threats

One concern for the Beilschmiedia ambigua species is that its native habitat has become degraded by logging, and the stream banks have become eroded by cattle.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lauraceae taxonomy Lauraceae. lauraceae.myspecies.info. 27 November 2016.
2. Web site: Occurrence Search Results. www.gbif.org. 27 November 2016.
3. Web site: The World List of Threatened Trees. 27 November 2016. 1 January 1998.