Thonningia sanguinea
Thonningia sanguinea Vahl
Thonningia sanguinea is a species in the family Balanophoraceae, first described by Vahl in 1810. It is distributed across several countries in Africa, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Sudan.
Description
Thonningia sanguinea belongs to the genus Thonningia within the family Balanophoraceae. This species is native to a wide range of African countries, indicating a broad distribution across the continent. It was first scientifically documented in 1810 by the botanist Vahl. The species is part of a family known for its parasitic or hemiparasitic plant species, often found in tropical and subtropical regions. Its presence in multiple African nations suggests it is well-adapted to various ecological conditions within the region.
Distribution
Angola · Benin · Burkina · Burundi · Cameroon · Central African Repu · Congo · Ethiopia · Gabon · Ghana · Guinea-Bissau · Guinea · Ivory Coast · Kenya · Liberia · Nigeria · Rwanda · Senegal · Sierra Leone · Sudan · Tanzania · Togo · Uganda · Zambia · Zaïre · Base-Guinée · Guinée forestière
Synonyms
Thonningia coccineaThonningia dubiaThonningia elegansThonningia sessilisThonningia angolensisThonningia ugandensis