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Paullinia pinnata L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 1: 366. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (268).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (268).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (269).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (269).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (263).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (263).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (258).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (258).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (257).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (257).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (265).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (265).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (267).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (267).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (254).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (254).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (261).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (261).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (264).JPG

Paullinia pinnata, Davidson, C 12387--Cameroon. Bakengili Trail, Mt. Cameroon. 24 Mar 2014. DSC03587 (264).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 280.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 280.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 274.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 274.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 282.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 282.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 277.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 277.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 275.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 275.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 278.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 278.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 281.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 281.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 273.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 273.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz.  Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 279.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 279.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res.  Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 276.jpg

Paullinia pinnata--Tanz. Mahenge For. Res. Mahenge-Ifakara. 16 Feb 06. 276.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144.jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (1).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (1).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (10).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (10).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (8).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (8).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (14).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (14).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (15).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (15).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (16).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (16).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (17).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (17).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (3).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (3).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (9).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (9).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (6).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (6).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (5).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (5).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (11).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (11).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (4).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (4).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (12).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (12).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (7).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (7).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (13).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (13).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (2).jpg

Paullinia, W. D. Stevens 31024--Paraguay. Edo. Pres. Hayes. Rta. 9. 13 Mar 2011. 144 (2).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to 72 botanical countries across Africa, Northern America, and Southern America; introduced into Gulf of Guinea Is. (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 4 occurrences across 3 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

February 16, 2006

Location

Tanzania, Morogoro, Ulanga (Msogezi)

-8.619167, 36.725556

Location Remarks

Vigoi Division, Isogo Ward. Behind Chikuti Village store, along road to Ifakara. 530 m elev.

Collectors

No collectors specified

Davidson, C 12387

March 24, 2014

Location

Cameroon, Southwest

4.085056, 9.050194

Location Remarks

S end of Mount Cameroon National Park. Bakingili Trail from Bakingili Village on Hwy N-3. Various places along trail N toward park boundary. Elev. 300 m.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, David Kenfack, Paul Ndumbe, Elias NDive, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Primary lowland rainforest (Atlantic Tropical Forest). Liana.

No collection number

February 16, 2006

Location

Tanzania, Morogoro (Isongo)

-8.781944, 36.717222

Location Remarks

Hwy B1 Kifaru

Collectors

No collectors specified

Stevens, W. D 31024

March 13, 2011

Location

Paraguay, Presidente Hayes (Benjamín Aceval, Zona Km 125)

-24.571667, -58.036389

Location Remarks

96.3 km NW end of Río Paraguay bridge on the Ruta Transchaco; open Copernicia swamp. 80 m elev.

Collectors

W. Douglas Stevens, Olga Martha Montiel, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Woody vine creeping through the grasses; fruits red, opening to expose black seeds with white arils, aril mealy, slightly bitter and sweet.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Genus

Paullinia

Specific Epithet

pinnata

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 2.3

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#209,093 of 335,497

Top 63%

Extinction probability

9%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →