Baissea major
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Island near Yaofa, Aruwimi River, upstream from Bomane.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Island near Yaofa, Aruwimi River, upstream from Bomane.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Island near Yaofa, Aruwimi River, upstream from Bomane.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Island near Yaofa, Aruwimi River, upstream from Bomane.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Island near Yaofa, Aruwimi River, upstream from Bomane.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Island near Yaofa, Aruwimi River, upstream from Bomane.
Photo: Bart Wursten
Island near Yaofa, Aruwimi River, upstream from Bomane.
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| Synonyms: |
Baissea angolensis Stapf var. major Stapf |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
For descriptions see World Flora Online |
| Type location: |
Angola |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | In riverine forest. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 350 - 800 m |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Angola. |
| Botanical divisions: | IV,V,VI |
| Growth form(s): | Liane, shrub over 2 m. |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 17 June 2026 |
| Literature: |
Beentje, H. (2021). Apocynaceae, sous-familes I. Apocynoideae et II. Rauvolfioideae Flore d' Afrique Centrale Jardin botanique de Meise Pages 208 - 211. (Includes a picture). |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Baissea majorAfrican Plant Database: Baissea major
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Baissea major
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Baissea major
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Baissea major
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iNaturalist: Baissea major
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Baissea major
JSTOR Plant Science: Baissea major
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Baissea major
Plants of the World Online: Baissea major
Tropicos: Baissea major
Wikipedia: Baissea major