Anthocleista amplexicaulis
| Anthocleista amplexicaulis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Genus: | Anthocleista |
| Species: | A. amplexicaulis |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthocleista amplexicaulis | |
Anthocleista amplexicaulis is a species of plant in the Gentianaceae family. It is found in Madagascar. It is a small to large tree that grows in evergreen forests.[2]
Description
Anthocleista amplexicaulis is a small to large tree that can grow up to 12 meters (39 ft) high. It has small, woody branches with leaves that can be over 1 foot (0.30 m) long and 5 inches (13 cm) wide.[3][1]
Taxonomy
Anthocleista amplexicaulis was first named and described in 1887 by John Gilbert Baker.[4]
References
- 1 2 Andriamanohera, A.M. (2020). "Anthocleista amplexicaulis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T137551624A137899793. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T137551624A137899793.en.
- ↑ "Anthocleista amplexicaulis Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ↑ Linnean Society of London.; London, Linnean Society of (1887). The Journal of the Linnean Society. Botany. Vol. v.22 (1887). London : the Society: Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green.
- ↑ "Anthocleista amplexicaulis | International Plant Names Index". www.ipni.org. Retrieved 2024-06-07.