Plant genus named after Sir David Attenborough

Key taxonomical classification of rare plant with fleshy flowers discovered in the rainforest of Gabon in central Africa is named after British naturalist Grasshoppers, shrimps, spiders and other creatures have all been named after Sir David Attenborough, but now a whole genus of endangered plants will bear the naturalist’s name.Identified by a team of researchers in Gabon, a renowned botanical hotspot, the Sirdavidia flowering plants are believed to be the first plant genus – a taxonomical ranking one step above a species – named after the broadcaster. Related: Species named after Sir David Attenborough - in pictures Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 5, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Adam Vaughan Tags: Wildlife Environment Plants Science David Attenborough Television & radio Biology Gabon Africa Endangered species Endangered habitats IUCN red list of endangered species Trees and forests Source Type: news