Aenigmanu
| Aenigmanu | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Picramniales |
| Family: | Picramniaceae |
| Genus: | W.W.Thomas (2021) |
| Species: | A. alvareziae |
| Binomial name | |
| Aenigmanu alvareziae W.W.Thomas (2021) | |
Aenigmanu alvareziae is a species of flowering plant in the family Picramniaceae. It is the sole species in genus Aenigmanu. It is native to the Amazon Rainforest of Peru and northwestern Brazil's Acre state.[1] It is an understory rainforest tree to about 6 m (20 ft) in height. Its most curious characteristic is the fruit, which is like an orange paper lantern. It was discovered by Robin Foster in 1973, but resisted classification for many years.[2]
Etymology
The generic name means "Enigma from Manu" National Park, Peru. The specific name honors Patricia Alvarez-loayza the taxonomist who finally solved the riddle.
References
- ^ Aenigmanu alvareziae W.W.Thomas. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ anonymous (October 6, 2021). ""Mystery Plant" from the Amazon Declared a New Species After Nearly 50 Years of Flummoxing Scientists". Retrieved 6 November 2021.