Alafia (plant)
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| Alafia parciflora[1] | |
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| Genus: | Alafia |
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Alafia is a genus of lianas or climbing shrubs found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.[2][4] As of August 2013[update] the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families recognises 26 species:[5]
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References
- ^ illustration by Matilda Smith (died 1926) - New York Public Library [1], from Liberia by Sir Harry Johnston ; with an appendix on the flora of Liberia by Dr. Otto Stapf
- ^ a b "Alafia", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 11 August 2013
- ^ "World Checklist of Selected Plant Families". Retrieved May 22, 2014.
- ^ "Alafia". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ Search for "Alafia", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 11 August 2013
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