Cyphostemma bainesii is a species of tree endemic to Namibia.[1] It grows up to 1 m (3 ft) in height, with green leaves up to 27 cm (11 in) long by 11 cm (4 in) wide. The tree is mildly poisonous.[4] It grows in hilly areas, including Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park, at elevations of 1,200–1,800 m (4,000–6,000 ft).[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Vitales |
| Family: | Vitaceae |
| Genus: | Cyphostemma |
| Species: | C. bainesii
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References
edit- ^ a b c Timberlake, J.R. (2022). "Cyphostemma bainesii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T46837A146816993. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T46837A146816993.en. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Cyphostemma bainesii (Hook.f.) Desc". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Cyphostemma bainesii (Hook.) Desc". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Braam Van Wyk (1996). Field guide to trees of Southern Africa. Striuk Publishers. p. 46.
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