| Brachystephanus giganteus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Brachystephanus |
| Species: | B. giganteus |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachystephanus giganteus Champl. | |
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B. giganteus may refer to:
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