Hypericum abilianum

Hypericum abilianum is a shrub in the genus Hypericum, in the section Adenosepalum, known only from one specimen collected in Africa.[1]

Hypericum abilianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Hypericaceae
Genus: Hypericum
Species:
H. abilianum
Binomial name
Hypericum abilianum

Description

The species is a subshrub 40 centimeters tall with orange to red stems.[2] It has 3–5 flowers that are each approximately 15 mm in diameter.[1] Its golden yellow petals are 8–10 mm long and 4 mm broad, tinged with red on the upper surfaces.[1]

Distribution

It has only been found in Angola, but no conclusive distribution data has been found.[3] The single cataloged specimen was gathered in the Huíla Province in 1960 by E.J. Mendes.[4]

References

  1. "Hypericum abilianum". hypericum.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
  2. CJB - African Plant Database
  3. Hypericum Myspecies Retrieved February 22, 2016
  4. Arquivo Cientifico Tropical Digital Repository
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