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 | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Passifloraceae |
| Genus: | Stapfiella |
| Species: | S. usambarica
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| 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- ^ "Stapfiella usambarica J.Lewis | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ a b c Lewis, J. (1953). "Notes on Tropical African Turneraceae". Kew Bulletin. 8 (2): 281–285. doi:10.2307/4109313. ISSN 0075-5974.
- ^ "EASTERN AFROMONTANE ECOSYSTEM PROFILE SUMMARY, 2012 - APPENDIX 3". www.cepf.net. 2012. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ 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.