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Banisteriopsis sellowiana

Banisteriopsis sellowiana (A.Juss.) B.Gates
Banisteriopsis sellowiana
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Banisteriopsis sellowiana is a species in the Malpighiaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. The species was first described in 1982 by B.Gates, with the original name attributed to A.Juss.

Description

Banisteriopsis sellowiana belongs to the genus Banisteriopsis within the Malpighiaceae family. This plant species is distributed across specific regions of Brazil, including the Northeast and Southeast. Its taxonomic classification was formalized in 1982 by B.Gates, who recognized the earlier work of A.Juss. The species is part of a broader group of plants known for their ecological and sometimes medicinal significance in tropical environments.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Banisteria blanchetianaBanisteria sellowianaBanisteria sellowiana var. blanchetianaBanisteria sellowiana f. grandifoliaBanisteria sellowiana var. typica

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