Aristolochia preussii

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Aristolochia preussii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Piperales
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Aristolochia
Species:
A. preussii
Binomial name
Aristolochia preussii
Synonyms[2]
  • Pararistolochia preussii (Engl.) Hutch. & Dalziel

Aristolochia preussii, synonym Pararistolochia preussii, is a species of plant in the family Aristolochiaceae. It is native to Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Ivory Coast.[2] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It was assessed as "critically endangered" and threatened by habitat loss in the 2000 IUCN Red List, where it is said to be native only to Cameroon., Plants of the World Online gives it a wider distribution.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cheek, M.; Cable, S. (2000). "Pararistolochia preussii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000: e.T39477A10240320. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39477A10240320.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Aristolochia preussii Engl." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-02-10.