Stapfiella claoxyloides
| Stapfiella claoxyloides | |
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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. claoxyloides
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| Binomial name | |
| Stapfiella claoxyloides | |
Stapfiella claoxyloides is a shrub native to Burundi, Rwana, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.[2] It's found in wooded grasslands and rainforests at altitudes of 1200 - 2350 m.[3]
It grows from 1.5-2.5 meter tall, has 1.5-3 cm long leaves, and white flowers.[4][5] Medicinally, it's used as a treatment for earaches.[5]
It is currently classified as near threatened.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Beentje, H.J.; Fischer, E.; Kabuye, C.; Kalema, J.; Kayombo, C.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Nshutiyayesu, S.; Ntore, S. (2019). "Stapfiella claoxyloides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T103565186A103648222. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T103565186A103648222.en. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "Stapfiella claoxyloides Gilg | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "African Plant Database". africanplantdatabase.ch. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Stapfiella claoxyloides". www.floredafriquecentrale.be. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ a b Robyns, W. (1967). Turneraceae. In . Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi. Bruxelles, Jardin botanique national de Belgique.
- ^ "Stapfiella claoxyloides Gilg". www.worldfloraonline.org. Retrieved 2023-01-28.