Uvariopsis ''Uvariopsis'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. The genus is unique to Africa, and consists of about 18 species, all of which are either ramiflorous, cauliflorous or both. The type species for the genus is '' Uvariopsis ...

vanderystii'' is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is found in Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

'' U. vanderystii'' is a monoecious shrub, with strictly cauliflorous inflorescences. Its petals are joined at the base, with flowers having distinct pedicels.

Taxonomy

'' U. vanderystii'' was first described by

Robyns Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986), known as Walter Robyns, was a Belgian botanist. His son, André Robyns (1935–2003), was also a botanist. Biography He received his doctorate in sciences at the University of Louvain.

& Ghesq. in 1933.

References

Annonaceae Flora of Cameroon Flora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Flora of Gabon Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Jean Hector Paul Auguste Ghesquière {{Annonaceae-stub