#west african flora
- Amphiblemma cymosum — The scientific name of an ornamental tropical herbaceous plant species in the genus Amphiblemma, Melastomataceae family, native to the damp tropical rainforests of West Africa (such as Sierra Leone). It is distinguished by its large, velvety, cordate deep green leaves with conspicuous reddish veins, and by its branched terminal inflorescences (cymes) consisting of bright pink or purple flowers.
- Climbing asystasia — A climbing plant species in the genus Asystasia, family Acanthaceae, native particularly to the forested areas and tropical regions of West Africa. It is distinguished by its long, flexible shoots that lean on surrounding vegetation to reach the light, having glossy leaves and compact terminal inflorescences with tubular flowers, often white or cream, adapted for pollination by large insects in the forest canopy.