Pentanisia angustifolia (Hochst.) Hochst. is a plant in the Rubiaceae family, order Gentianales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Pentanisia angustifolia (Hochst.) Hochst.

Pentanisia angustifolia (Hochst.) Hochst.

Pentanisia angustifolia is a plant with simple undivided leaves native to southern Africa that grows in woodland herb layers.

Family
Genus
Pentanisia
Order
Gentianales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Pentanisia angustifolia (Hochst.) Hochst.

This description covers Pentanisia angustifolia (Hochst.) Hochst. This species has simple, undivided leaves, which is a typical trait for its plant family. Its native range covers eastern South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, and Mozambique. In Mozambique, it grows at elevations up to 800 meters, while it occurs at higher elevations in the highveld. Ecologically, its flowers grow within the herb layer of woodland habitats.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Gentianales Rubiaceae Pentanisia

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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