Uvariopsis vanderystii

Uvariopsis vanderystii is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family.[3] It is found in Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.[1] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]

Uvariopsis vanderystii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Magnoliales
Family: Annonaceae
Genus: Uvariopsis
Species:
U. vanderystii
Binomial name
Uvariopsis vanderystii

Description edit

U. vanderystii is a monoecious shrub,[4] with strictly cauliflorous inflorescences.[3] Its petals are joined at the base, with flowers having distinct pedicels.[3]

Taxonomy edit

U. vanderystii was first described by Robyns & Ghesq. in 1933.[5][2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Cheek, M. (2014). "Uvariopsis vanderystii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T45422A3001751. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T45422A3001751.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Robyns, F.H.E.W. & Ghesq. (1933) Ann. Soc. Sci. Bruxelles, Ser. B liii. 64.
  3. ^ a b c (in French) Gereau, E. R., & Kenfack, D. (2000). Le genre Uvariopsis (Annonaceae) en Afrique tropicale, avec la description d’une espece nouvelle du Cameroun. Adansonia, 22(1), 39-43.
  4. ^ (2012) "Uvariopsis vanderystii, Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques & South African National Biodiversity Institute". Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Annonaceae Uvariopsis vanderystii Robyns & Ghesq., THe International Plant Name Index (IPNI)". Retrieved 23 April 2018.