Daphnopsis folsomii
| Daphnopsis folsomii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Daphnopsis |
| Species: | D. folsomii
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| Binomial name | |
| Daphnopsis folsomii Barringer & Nevling
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Daphnopsis folsomii is a plant species native to Panama. It has been found in two different regions: the Darién Province in eastern Panama and the Coclé Province in the central part of the country.[1]
Daphnopsis folsomii is a shrub up to 2 m tall. Leaf blades are thick and leathery, up to 25 cm long, green on the upper side, slightly lighter green below. Pistillate (female) flowers are grouped together into a head of 10-15 flowers. Fruits are white, egg-shaped, up to 20 mm long.[1][2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Barringer, Kerry A., & Nevling, Jr., Lorin Ives. 1994. New species of Daphnopsis (Thymelaceae) from Panama. Novon 4:9-15.
- ^ Correa A., M.D., C. Galdames & M. Stapf. 2004. Catálogo de las Plantas Vasculares de Panamá 1–599. Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama.
- ^ Photo of holotype of Daphnopsis folsomii at Missouri Botanical Garden
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