Cyrtogonone is a genus of shrubs or trees belonging to the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). The genus was first described in 1911 and is monotypic, meaning it contains only one known species: Cyrtogonone argentea.
Taxonomy
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Genus: Cyrtogonone
- Species: Cyrtogonone argentea
Description
Cyrtogonone argentea is a dioecious plant, meaning individual plants are either male or female. It occurs as either a shrub or a tree.
Distribution
This species is native to tropical Central Africa, with occurrences recorded in:
- Nigeria
- Cameroon
- Gabon
- Equatorial Guinea
Botanical Notes
The dioecious nature and limited geographical range of Cyrtogonone argentea make it of interest to botanists studying the biodiversity of Central African rainforests and the Euphorbiaceae family.