Stapfiella zambesiensis

Stapfiella zambesiensis
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malpighiales
Family:	Passifloraceae
Genus:	Stapfiella
Species:	S. zambesiensis
Binomial name
Stapfiella zambesiensis R.Fern.

Stapfiella zambesiensis is a shrub native to Zambia, Africa. ^[1] It is found east of Kasama. ^[2]

S. zambesiensis grows up to 2 meters tall, yellow antrorse hairs on pubescent leaves, white homostylous raceme flowers, and "yellowish-brown" seeds. ^{[3] [4]}

Varieties

Currently, there are two accepted varrities of S. zambesiensis; var. grandifolia and var. zambesiensis. ^[1] Variety grandifolia may be an ecological form; it is found in the margins of swamp forests. ^[5]

As of 1994, both varieties are classified as least concerned. ^[6]

References

1. "Stapfiella zambesiensis R.Fern. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
2. P. S. M. Phiri (2005). A checklist of Zambian vascular plants. South African National Biodiversity Institute Libraries.
3. Shore, Joel S.; Arbo, Maria M.; Fernández, Aveliano (2006). "Breeding system variation, genetics and evolution in the Turneraceae". New Phytologist. 171 (3): 539–551. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137.2006.01807.x. hdl: 11336/41821 . ISSN   0028-646X. PMID   16866957.
4. "Flora of Zambia: Species information: Stapfiella zambesiensis". www.zambiaflora.com. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
5. Fernandes, R (1978). "Stapfiella zambesiensis forma grandifolia R. Fernandes [family TURNERACEAE]". Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana. Série 2. 49 (14): 348.
6. J. Golding (2002). Southern African Plant red data list. South African National Biodiversity Institute Libraries.