Biology:Tapura fischeri
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Tapura fischeri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Dichapetalaceae |
| Genus: | Tapura |
| Species: | T. fischeri
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| Binomial name | |
| Tapura fischeri Engl.
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Tapura fischeri is a understory rainforest tree that grows to 44 ft (13 m) in height. It belongs to the family Dichapetalaceae.[1] Its most interesting characteristic is that The flowers occur in clusters of 1 or 2 dozen between the stalk (petiole) and the blade (lamina), a unique location.[2]
The species is found in tropical and southern parts of Africa from Sudan in the north to KwaZulu-Natal in the south.[3]
References
- ↑ "World Plants". Encyclopedia of Life. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2014/details/species/id/16772239. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ↑ Keay, R.W.J.; Onochie, C.F.D. (1960). Nigerian Trees. Lagos: Federal government Printing. p. 327.
- ↑ "Tapura fischeri Engl.". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A163308-1. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
Wikidata ☰ Q17565997 entry
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