Daphnopsis folsomii
| Daphnopsis folsomii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Daphnopsis |
| Species: | D. folsomii |
| Binomial name | |
| Daphnopsis folsomii Barringer & Nevling | |
Daphnopsis folsomii is a plant species native to Panama. It has been found in two different regions: the Darién Province in eastern Panama and the Coclé Province in the central part of the country.[1]
Daphnopsis folsomii is a shrub up to 2 m tall. Leaf blades are thick and leathery, up to 25 cm long, green on the upper side, slightly lighter green below. Pistillate (female) flowers are grouped together into a head of 10-15 flowers. Fruits are white, egg-shaped, up to 20 mm long.[2][3][1]
References
- 1 2 Walker, Francis (1851). "Volume 4 Number 1 1994". Biodiversity Heritage Library. British Museum (Natural History). Department of Zoology: 261–636 [p. 261 cited]. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ Correa A., M.D., C. Galdames & M. Stapf. 2004. Catálogo de las Plantas Vasculares de Panamá 1–599. Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama.
- ↑ Photo of holotype of Daphnopsis folsomii at Missouri Botanical Garden
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