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Antopetitia abyssinica

Scientific Name: Antopetitia abyssinica

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Antopetitia abyssinica

Antopetitia abyssinica is the sole species in the genus Antopetitia, a member of the Fabaceae (legume) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Antopetitia abyssinica A. Rich.
  • Family: Fabaceae (also referred to as Papilionaceae) - Faboideae
  • Genus: Antopetitia
  • Species: Antopetitia abyssinica
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Subclass: Rosidae
  • Order: Fabales
  • Synonym: Antopetitia cancellata Hochst. ex A.Rich. (Note: Plant List includes 3 scientific plant names of species rank within the genus Antopetitia.)

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Native to Africa, including tropical Africa and Zimbabwe.
  • Found in grassland and rocky outcrops.
  • Also grows as a weed in cultivated areas, roadsides, and footpaths.
  • Altitude range: 1000-3400 meters.
  • Observed in Nigeria, specifically Ngel Nyaki Forest Reserve, Mambilla Plateau, Sardauna Province, Taraba State.

Additional Information:

  • Seeds of Antopetitia abyssinica have a special type of seed surface with mounds.
  • This species is registered in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) under multiple identifiers.

Further Resources:

  • Jstor_African Plant Media
  • Tropicos · IPCN
  • SINGER database
  • B and T World Seeds' database
  • Rseau Tela botanica, Programme Flora Data
  • eFlore, la flore lectronique de Tela Botanica
  • PhytoImages.siu.edu
  • Flora of Zimbabwe
  • Catalogue of Life (COL): 2013 Annual Checklist