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Bridelia tomentosa

Bridelia tomentosa Blume
Bridelia tomentosa
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Bridelia tomentosa is a species in the genus Bridelia, belonging to the family Phyllanthaceae. It was first described in 1826 by Blume. The plant is native to a wide range of regions including TW, Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, and Nicobar Is.

Description

Bridelia tomentosa is part of the Phyllanthaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the leaf-flower family. This species is distributed across various regions in Asia and the Pacific, including parts of China, India, Southeast Asia, and the surrounding islands. Its broad geographic range suggests adaptability to different environmental conditions. The species was formally described in 1826 by the botanist Blume. Bridelia tomentosa is one of several species within the genus Bridelia, which is characterized by its specific morphological traits and ecological preferences.

Distribution

TW · Global · Andaman Is. · Assam · Bangladesh · Borneo · Cambodia · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · Hainan · India · Jawa · Lesser Sunda Is. · Malaya · Maluku · Myanmar · Nepal · New Guinea · Nicobar Is. · Northern Territory · Philippines · Queensland · Sulawesi · Sumatera · Taiwan · Thailand · Vietnam · West Himalaya · Western Australia

Synonyms

Phyllanthus loureiroiBridelia tomentosa var. nayariiBridelia glabrifoliaBridelia lancifoliaBridelia nayariiBridelia phyllanthoidesBridelia rhamnoidesBridelia tomentosa var. chinensisBridelia tomentosa var. erianthaBridelia tomentosa var. glabrescensBridelia tomentosa var. glabrifoliaBridelia tomentosa var. lancifoliaBriedelia tomentosa var. ovoideaBridelia tomentosa var. rhamnoidesBriedelia tomentosa var. trichadeniaBridelia urticoidesAmanoa tomentosaBriedelia tomentosa var. tomentosaBridelia lancaefoliaBridelia tomentosa var. chinensisBridelia tomentosa var. genuinaBridelia tomentosa var. ovoideaBridelia tomentosa var. trichadenia

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