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Elachyptera bipindensis

Elachyptera bipindensis (Loes. ex Fritsch) R.Wilczek
Elachyptera bipindensis
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Elachyptera bipindensis is a species in the genus Elachyptera, belonging to the family Celastraceae. It was first described in 1960 by R.Wilczek, based on earlier work by Loes. ex Fritsch. The species is native to several regions in central and western Africa, including Angola, Cabinda, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaïre.

Description

Elachyptera bipindensis is part of the Celastraceae family, commonly known as the staff-vine family. This family includes a variety of shrubs and trees found in tropical and temperate regions. The species is distributed across several African countries, where it is found in its natural habitat. The taxonomic classification of this species was formalized in 1960, with R.Wilczek providing the current scientific name based on prior contributions by Loes. ex Fritsch. The genus Elachyptera is characterized by its climbing or scrambling growth habit and is part of the broader Celastraceae family, which is known for its ecological and botanical diversity.

Distribution

Angola · Cabinda · Cameroon · Congo · Gabon · Zaïre

Synonyms

Hippocratea bipindensis

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