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Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Malesherbia angustisecta is an endangered member of Malesherbia (Passifloraceae).[1] It is colloquially called clavelina.[2]
Clavelina | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Passifloraceae |
Genus: | Malesherbia |
Species: | M. angustisecta |
Binomial name | |
Malesherbia angustisecta | |
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Range of M. angustisecta as of 2023 |
M. angustisecta is a pale green woody shrub can grow up to 0.5 meters tall.[2][3] Its branches are covered in soft silver hairs.[3] Visually, it is very similar to M. tenuifolia, but can be identified by its broader calyx and higher crown.[4]
The sepals of M. angustisecta are "sparsely hairy" and nearly as long as the petals.[3] Its petals are white or pink, ovate, and 7-8mm long.[2][3]
The first published description of the species dates to 1922[5] and Hermann Harms is accredited with its discovery.[6] The specimen from which this species was described, was collected in the Camanä Province above Caraveli.[5] It was collected in 1915 at altitudes of 2350 m above sea levels in an area described as sparse of vegetation surrounded by other shrubs and cacti.[5]
M. angustisecta is native to arid and semiarid deserts of Peru.[7] It has been identified in the Arequipa and Caravelí Provinces, Province Mariscal Nieto, and Tarata and Candarave provinces.[2] It can be found at altitudes of 1800-3035m.[2]
Malesherbia angustisecta is currently considered endangered due to its restricted distribution.[8][9]
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