Willughbeia Explained

Willughbeia is a genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae, first described as a genus in 1820. It is native to Southeast Asia with a few species in the Indian Subcontinent. Several species have edible fruits enjoyed in many countries. Many species are vines with sticky latex.

Taxonomy

The genus name Willughbeia commemorates Francis Willughby, an English ornithologist and ichthyologist.[1]

Species

The known extant species are:

formerly included

Notes and References

  1. Book: Birkhead, Tim . 2018 . The wonderful Mr Willughby : the first true ornithologist . London, England, UK . Bloomsbury . 259 . 978-1-4088-7848-4 . 1001924209.