Ancistrocladus korupensis
Ancistrocladus korupensis D.W.Thomas & Gereau
Ancistrocladus korupensis is a species of liana native to southwestern Cameroon and adjacent Nigeria, with its type locality in Korup National Park. It was described as a new species in 1993 by D.W. Thomas and Gereau.
Description
Ancistrocladus korupensis belongs to the family Ancistrocladaceae and is part of the genus Ancistrocladus. It is found in a limited geographic range, specifically in the regions of Cameroon and Nigeria. The species was identified in 1993 following the discovery of pharmacologically significant alkaloids in its leaves, which prompted further scientific investigation and formal description.
Distribution
Global · Cameroon · Nigeria