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Alchornea sidifolia

Alchornea sidifolia Müll.Arg.
Alchornea sidifolia
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Alchornea sidifolia is a species in the genus Alchornea, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. It was first described in 1865 by the author Müll.Arg. The species is distributed across parts of Brazil and Argentina, specifically in the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil, the South of Brazil, and the Northeast of Argentina.

Description

Alchornea sidifolia is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family, commonly known as the spurge family. This species is native to several regions in South America, including the Northeast and Southeast of Brazil, the South of Brazil, and the Northeast of Argentina. It was formally described in 1865 by the botanist Müll.Arg. The genus Alchornea includes various species known for their ecological and sometimes economic significance in tropical and subtropical regions. Alchornea sidifolia contributes to the biodiversity of its native habitats, though specific ecological roles or uses of this species are not detailed in the source data.

Distribution

BR · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South

Synonyms

Alchornea columnularisAlchornea pycnogyneAlchornea sidifoliaAlchornea sidifolia f. intermediaAlchornea sidifolia f. pycnogyneAlchornea sidifolia f. eusidifolia

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