Daphnopsis folsomii

Daphnopsis folsomii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphnopsis
Species: D. folsomii
Binomial name
Daphnopsis folsomii
Barringer & Nevling

Daphnopsis folsomii is a plant species native to Panamá. It has been found in two different regions: Darién Province in eastern Panamá and from Coclé Province in the central part of the country.[1]

Daphnopsis folsomii is a shrub up to 2 m tall. Leaf blades are thick and leathery, up to 25 cm long, green on the upper side, slightly lighter green below. Pistillate (female) flowers are grouped together into a head of 10-15 flowers. Fruits are white, egg-shaped, up to 20 mm long. [1][2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Barringer, Kerry A., & Nevling, Jr., Lorin Ives. 1994. New species of Daphnopsis (Thymelaceae) from Panama. Novon 4:9-15.
  2. Correa A., M.D., C. Galdames & M. Stapf. 2004. Catálogo de las Plantas Vasculares de Panamá 1–599. Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama.
  3. Photo of holotype of Daphnopsis folsomii at Missouri Botanical Garden
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