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Stephania abyssinica

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Stephania abyssinica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Menispermaceae
Genus: Stephania
Species:
S. abyssinica
Binomial name
Stephania abyssinica
(Dill. & A. Rich.) Walp.

Stephania abyssinica is a species of vine native to southern Africa. it is the only member of its genus found in the region. Two subspecies are recognised.[1]

References

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  1. ^ De Wet, H.; Struwig, M.; Van Wyk, B.-E. (2014). "Taxonomic notes on the genus Stephania (Menispermaceae) in southern Africa". South African Journal of Botany. 95: 146–151. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2014.09.006.