Motandra
Appearance
| Motandra | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Subfamily: | Apocynoideae |
| Tribe: | Baisseeae |
| Genus: | Motandra A.DC.[1] |
Motandra is a genus of plant in the family Apocynaceae native to tropical Africa. As of July 2026[update], Plants of the World Online accepts these species:[1]
- Motandra lujae De Wild. & T.Durand - Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Cabinda, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Motandra paniculata (Poir.) I.M.Turner - widespread from Liberia to Sudan and south to Angola
- Motandra poecilophylla Wernham - Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon
Formerly included:[2]
- Motandra erlangeri K.Schum = Oncinotis tenuiloba Stapf
- Motandra glabrata Baill. = Oncinotis glabrata (Baill.) Stapf ex Hiern
- Motandra viridiflora K.Schum. = Baissea viridiflora (K.Schum.) de Kruif
- Motandra welwitschiana Baill. = Oncinotis hirta Oliv.
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Motandra A.DC". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "Search for Motandra". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 6 July 2026.