Anthocleista inermis
Anthocleista inermis is a species of flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is a small tree that has been found from the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo[2]
| Anthocleista inermis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Genus: | Anthocleista |
| Species: | A. inermis |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthocleista inermis | |
Description
Anthocleista inermis is a small tree that grows between 25 and 30 feet (7.6 to 9.1 meters) tall. The small branches support upper leaves that are 1 foot long and 4 inches wide. The petioles are 1/4 to 1/3 of an inch long.[3]
Taxonomy
Anthocleista inermis was first named and described by Adolf Engler in 1886.[4]
References
- IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). (2022). "Anthocleista inermis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T198160900A198160902. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T198160900A198160902.en.
- "Anthocleista inermis Engl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- "Anthocleista inermis in Global Plants on JSTOR". Global Plants on JSTOR. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- "Anthocleista inermis | International Plant Names Index". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
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