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Stapfiella claoxyloides

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Stapfiella claoxyloides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Passifloraceae
Genus: Stapfiella
Species:
S. claoxyloides
Binomial name
Stapfiella claoxyloides

Stapfiella claoxyloides is a shrub native to Burundi, Rwana, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.[2] It's found in wooded grasslands and rainforests at altitudes of 1200 - 2350 m.[3]

It grows from 1.5-2.5 meter tall, has 1.5-3 cm long leaves, and white flowers.[4][5] Medicinally, it's used as a treatment for earaches.[5]

It is currently classified as near threatened.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Beentje, H.J.; Fischer, E.; Kabuye, C.; Kalema, J.; Kayombo, C.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Nshutiyayesu, S.; Ntore, S. (2019). "Stapfiella claoxyloides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T103565186A103648222. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T103565186A103648222.en. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Stapfiella claoxyloides Gilg | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  3. ^ "African Plant Database". africanplantdatabase.ch. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  4. ^ "Stapfiella claoxyloides". www.floredafriquecentrale.be. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  5. ^ a b Robyns, W. (1967). Turneraceae. In . Flore du Congo du Rwanda et du Burundi. Bruxelles, Jardin botanique national de Belgique.
  6. ^ "Stapfiella claoxyloides Gilg". www.worldfloraonline.org. Retrieved 2023-01-28.