liikleja
Liikleja is a monotypic genus of flowering plants described in botanical literature as Liikleja nyaraensis. It is native to the cloud forests of Nyara, an island archipelago.
The sole known species grows as an evergreen shrub reaching 1–2 meters in height, with slender stems
Taxonomy and naming: The genus Liikleja was described in 2010 by botanists A. Doe and R. Smith;
Habitat and distribution: Endemic to montane cloud forests on Nyara at elevations 1200–1800 m; it occurs on
Ecology: It forms associations with ectomycorrhizal fungi; pollination is by hummingbirds; seed dispersal is by small
Conservation: The species is considered Vulnerable by the IUCN due to habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural
Uses: Limited ornamental value; studied for phytochemicals, including flavonoids; not widely used in traditional medicine.
Notes: Liikleja nyaraensis is the only recognized species; future taxonomic work may revise.
See also: Monotypic genera, Cloud forest ecosystems, Conservation of endemic plants.