Ruehssia elliptica, synonym Marsdenia elliptica,[1] the jungle netvine,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.[1] It is endemic to forests in Puerto Rico.[3]
Ruehssia elliptica | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Tribe: | Marsdenieae |
Genus: | Ruehssia |
Species: | R. elliptica
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Binomial name | |
Ruehssia elliptica (Decne.) Acev.-Rodr.[1]
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Synonyms[1] | |
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References
edit- ^ a b c d "Ruehssia elliptica (Decne.) Acev.-Rodr.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2023-11-13
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Marsdenia elliptica". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ Page 162, Flora of Puerto Rico and adjacent islands: a systematic synopsis Alain H. Liogier, Luis F. Martorell. Published by La Editorial, UPR, 2000. ISBN 084770369X/ISBN 9780847703692