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Banisteriopsis angustifolia

Banisteriopsis angustifolia (A.Juss.) B.Gates
Banisteriopsis angustifolia
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Banisteriopsis angustifolia is a species in the genus Banisteriopsis, belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Brazil, specifically found in the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions. The species was formally described in 1982 by B.Gates, based on the original work by A.Juss.

Description

Banisteriopsis angustifolia is a member of the Malpighiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly found in tropical regions. The species is distributed across several regions of Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central areas. It was first recognized by A.Juss. and later formally published by B.Gates in 1982. This species is part of the genus Banisteriopsis, which includes several woody vines and shrubs native to the Neotropics.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central

Synonyms

Banisteria angustifolia

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