Whitesloanea
Whitesloanea (also White-sloanea) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apocynaceae.[1] It has an unusual odor, in that many believe it to smell of fecal matter. Some have postulated that the center of the flower is actually meant to mimic an anal cavity.
| Whitesloanea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Tribe: | Stapelieae |
| Genus: | Whitesloanea Chiov. |
Its native range is Somalia.[1]
Species:[1]
- White-sloanea crassa (N.E.Br.) Chiov.
References
- "White-sloanea Chiov. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
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