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aniseia
Scientific Name: Aniseia
Family: Convolvulaceae
Category: Dicot
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Aniseia: A Botanical Overview
The genus Aniseia comprises flowering plants belonging to the family Convolvulaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aniseia Choisy
- Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Major Group: Angiosperms (Flowering plants)
- Tribe: Aniseieae
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 30821
- Synonyms: Mentions of alternative combinations and synonyms exist, such as the reference to Aniseia martinicensis being a combination by Choisy of an original species. Ipomoea philomega is listed as a synonym of Aniseia syringifolia.
Species
- Accepted species include:
- Aniseia argentina (N.E.Br.) O'Donell
- Aniseia martinicensis (Jacq.) Choisy
- Aniseia biflora (Linn.) Choisy
Distribution and Habitat
- Aniseia martinicensis is widespread across the Americas.
- Specific locations mentioned include Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Madagascar, Angola (Cabinda).
Morphological Characteristics
- The growth habit of Aniseia martinicensis is described as a herb.
- It can grow as a Vine, Forb/herb - Annual, or Perennial.
Ecological Role
- The Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) project provides information about Aniseia martinicensis, suggesting considerations regarding its ecological impact in that region.
Conservation Status
- Aniseia martinicensis is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Further Information
- Tropicos
- Electronic Plant Information Center (ePIC)
- Flora Zambesiaca web site
- Australian Plant Census (APC)
- Discover Life
- GRIN Taxonomy
- The Plant List