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
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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 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 edit

  1. ^ "Stapfiella usambarica J.Lewis | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  2. ^ a b c Lewis, J. (1953). "Notes on Tropical African Turneraceae". Kew Bulletin. 8 (2): 281–285. doi:10.2307/4109313. ISSN 0075-5974.
  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. doi:10.1111/j.1469-8137.2006.01807.x. hdl:11336/41821. ISSN 0028-646X.