Callichilia monopodialis

Callichilia monopodialis is a plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae.

Callichilia monopodialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Callichilia
Species:
C. monopodialis
Binomial name
Callichilia monopodialis
Synonyms[2]
  • Tabernaemontana monopodialis K.Schum.

Description

Callichilia monopodialis grows as a shrub up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. It has white flowers.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Callichilia monopodialis is endemic to Cameroon. Its habitat is lowland to submontane forests, at altitudes from 200–950 m (1,000–3,000 ft).[1]

Conservation

Callichilia monopodialis has been assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The species is broadly threatened by slash-and-burn agriculture and by urban expansion near Yaoundé.[1]

References

  1. Cheek, M. (2014). "Callichilia monopodialis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T200686A2679203. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  2. "Callichilia monopodialis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2020.


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