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aceitillo falso

Simarouba tulae Urb.
aceitillo falso
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Simarouba tulae, commonly known as aceitillo falso, is a species in the family Simaroubaceae. It was described by Urb. in 1887 and is native to Puerto Rico.

Description

Simarouba tulae is a member of the Simaroubaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species was first published in 1887 by the botanist Urb. It is known by the common name aceitillo falso and is native to Puerto Rico, where it is part of the local flora. As a member of the genus Simarouba, it shares characteristics typical of the family, including compound leaves and small, often fragrant flowers.

Other common names

aceitillo falso

Distribution

Puerto Rico

Synonyms

Quassia tulae

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