Hypericum abilianum
| Hypericum abilianum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Hypericaceae |
| Genus: | Hypericum |
| Species: | H. abilianum
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| Binomial name | |
| Hypericum abilianum | |
Hypericum abilianum is a shrub in the genus Hypericum, in the section Adenosepalum, known only from one specimen collected in Africa.[1]
Description[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Hypericum abilianum". hypericum.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ CJB - African Plant Database
- ^ Hypericum Myspecies Retrieved February 22, 2016
- ^ Arquivo Cientifico Tropical Digital Repository