Alphonsea
Encyclopedia
Alphonsea is a genus of plant
in family Annonaceae
. It contains the following species (but this list may be incomplete):
Plant
Plants are living organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. Precise definitions of the kingdom vary, but as the term is used here, plants include familiar organisms such as trees, flowers, herbs, bushes, grasses, vines, ferns, mosses, and green algae. The group is also called green plants or...
in family Annonaceae
Annonaceae
Annonaceae, also called the custard apple familyis a family of flowering plants consisting of trees, shrubs or rarely lianas.With about 2300 to 2500 species and more than 130 genera,...
. It contains the following species (but this list may be incomplete):
- Alphonsea curtisiiAlphonsea curtisiiAlphonsea curtisii is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Malaysia.-References:* Kochummen, K.M. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, KingGeorge King (botanist)Sir George King , was a British botanist appointed superintendent of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta in 1871, and the first Director of the Botanical Survey of India from 1890. King was awarded the Linnean Medal in 1901.... - Alphonsea hainanensisAlphonsea hainanensisAlphonsea hainanensis is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to China.-References:* China Plant Specialist Group 2004. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Merr.Elmer Drew MerrillElmer Drew Merrill was an American botanist, specializing in the flora of the Asia-Pacific region.He was born in East Auburn, Maine, and attended the University of Maine where he received a B.S. in 1898...
& Chun - Alphonsea kingiiAlphonsea kingiiAlphonsea kingii is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Malaysia. It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:* World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Sinclair - Alphonsea lucidaAlphonsea lucidaAlphonsea lucida is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to Malaysia.-References:* Kochummen, K.M. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, KingGeorge King (botanist)Sir George King , was a British botanist appointed superintendent of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta in 1871, and the first Director of the Botanical Survey of India from 1890. King was awarded the Linnean Medal in 1901.... - Alphonsea maingayiAlphonsea maingayiAlphonsea maingayi is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is found in Malaysia and possibly Singapore.-References:* Kochummen, K.M. 1998. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Hook.William Jackson HookerSir William Jackson Hooker, FRS was an English systematic botanist and organiser. He held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University, and was the first Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He enjoyed the friendship and support of Sir Joseph Banks for his exploring,...
f. & Thomson - Alphonsea monogynaAlphonsea monogynaAlphonsea monogyna is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to China.-References:* China Plant Specialist Group 2004. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
, Merr.Elmer Drew MerrillElmer Drew Merrill was an American botanist, specializing in the flora of the Asia-Pacific region.He was born in East Auburn, Maine, and attended the University of Maine where he received a B.S. in 1898...
& Chun - Alphonsea tsangyuanensisAlphonsea tsangyuanensisAlphonsea tsangyuanensis is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is endemic to China.-References:* China Plant Specialist Group 2004. . Downloaded on 20 August 2007....
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