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Brunellia acutangula

Brunellia acutangula Bonpl.
Brunellia acutangula
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Brunellia acutangula is a tree species in the family Brunelliaceae, native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in wet tropical habitats and is not considered threatened.

Description

Brunellia acutangula, described by Bonpl. in 1808, is a member of the genus Brunellia and belongs to the family Brunelliaceae. It is distributed across several protected areas in Colombia, including Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados, Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz, and others, as well as in regions like Cauca, Cundinamarca, and Boyacá. It also occurs in Venezuela. The species is adapted to wet tropical ecosystems and is classified as Not Threatened in terms of conservation status.

Distribution

Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados | Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados | Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz · Onzaga · Cauca, Argelia, Santa Clara, Santa Clara, Área de ampliación de la RFP Serranía El Pinche · Boyacá, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Norte de Santander, Quindío, Santander, Tolima, Valle · Colombia · Venezuela

Synonyms

Brunellia espinalii

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