Stapfiella usambarica

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Stapfiella usambarica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Passifloraceae
Genus: Stapfiella
Species:
S. usambarica
Binomial name
Stapfiella usambarica

Stapfiella usambarica is a shrub native to the Usambara mountains of Tanzania, Africa. [1] [2] It can be found at altitudes of 1900 - 2230 m. [2] As of 2012, the conservation status of S. usambarica has not been evaluated. [3]

Stapfiella usambarica can grow up to 3 meters (9.8 ft) tall, has 4–11 centimeters (1.6–4.3 in) long leaves, and white flowers. [2] Flowers may be distylous, additional evidence is required. [4]

References

  1. "Stapfiella usambarica J.Lewis | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  2. 1 2 3 Lewis, J. (1953). "Notes on Tropical African Turneraceae" . Kew Bulletin. 8 (2): 281–285. Bibcode:1953KewBu...8..281L. doi:10.2307/4109313. ISSN   0075-5974. JSTOR   4109313.
  3. "EASTERN AFROMONTANE ECOSYSTEM PROFILE SUMMARY, 2012 - APPENDIX 3". www.cepf.net. 2012. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  4. Shore, Joel S.; Arbo, Maria M.; Fernández, Aveliano (2006). "Breeding system variation, genetics and evolution in the Turneraceae". New Phytologist. 171 (3): 539–551. Bibcode:2006NewPh.171..539S. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2006.01807.x . hdl: 11336/41821 . ISSN   0028-646X. PMID   16866957.