Inversodicraea koukoutamba
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Inversodicraea koukoutamba | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Podostemaceae |
Genus: | Inversodicraea |
Species: | I. koukoutamba
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Binomial name | |
Inversodicraea koukoutamba Cheek[1]
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Inversodicraea koukoutamba is a flowering plant in the family Podostemaceae discovered in Guinea, Africa in the Bafing River. The family is known as the 'orchids of the falls' (although not orchids).[2] It is a rubbery aquatic plant which can grow up to 20 m (66 ft).[3]
References
- ^ "Inversodicraea koukoutamba Cheek". The International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- ^ Gardens, Royal Botanic; Kew (2019-12-17). "Ten amazing new plant and fungi discoveries in 2019 – in pictures". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ LaneColumnist, Donna. "The Addicted Gardener: A look at newly discovered plant species". Norwood Bulletin. Retrieved 2020-08-11.