Xysmalobium samoritourei explained

Xysmalobium samoritourei is a newly discovered species of plant native to the highlands of Guinea. It is an erect perennial herb with annual stems. It is delimited as a member of the Apocynaceae family and classified as an endangered species. ^[1]

Description

An erect herb that grows up to 35 cm high, tuberous stem; napiform and arising from underground.^[2] Inflorescence; greenish yellow, long pedicellate, umbelliform with 25 -50 flower, terminal inflorescence.^[3]

Distribution

Species is largely found in the countries of Guinea and Sierra Leone.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Couch. Charlotte. Cheek. Martin. van der Burgt. Xander. TIPA Assessment: Southern Simandou Mountains, Beyla and Macenta Prefectures..
2. Goyder. D. J.. 2008. Xysmalobium samoritourei (Apocynaceae: Asclepiadoideae), a new species from the Guinea Highlands of West Africa. Kew Bulletin. en. 63. 3. 473–475. 10.1007/s12225-008-9059-1. 46283625 . 0075-5974.
3. Web site: Conservation Action Plan (CAP): Xysmalobium samoritourei. 2021-07-05. ResearchGate. en.