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Aenigmanu

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Aenigmanu
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Picramniales
Family: Picramniaceae
Genus: Aenigmanu
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

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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

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  1. ^ Aenigmanu alvareziae W.W.Thomas. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  2. ^ anonymous (October 6, 2021). ""Mystery Plant" from the Amazon Declared a New Species After Nearly 50 Years of Flummoxing Scientists". Retrieved 6 November 2021.