Polyspatha oligospatha Faden, the third species in a small African endemic genus of Commelinaceae, is described. It is widespread but has been overlooked because of its small stature and resemblance to small plants of P.paniculata. It differs from both P.paniculata here and P.hirsuta, the two other species, by its leaf pubescence, fewer
The studied section is located in the core of the Gara Anticline, about 12 km southeast of Amedi Town.The Baluti Formation is generally composed of grey and green shale, calcareous, dolostone with intercalations of thinly bedded dolostones, dolomitic limestones, and silicified limestones which are occasionally brecciated.The petrographic study show
Plants produce defensive chemicals for protection against insect herbivores that may also alter plant and insect associated microbial communities.However, it is unclear how expression of plant defenses impacts the assembly of insect and plant microbiomes, for example by enhancing communities for microbes that can metabolize defensive chemicals.Mona