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Caiophora lateritia

Caiophora lateritia Klotzsch
Caiophora lateritia
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Caiophora lateritia is a species in the Loasaceae family, native to Argentina Northwest and Bolivia. It was first described by Klotzsch in 1838.

Description

Caiophora lateritia belongs to the genus Caiophora within the Loasaceae family. This plant is found in the regions of Argentina Northwest and Bolivia. The species was formally published in 1838 by the botanist Klotzsch. It is part of a family known for its diverse and often spiny-stemmed herbaceous plants.

Distribution

Argentina Northwest · Bolivia

Synonyms

Loasa coccineaCaiophora platyphyllaLoasa lateritiaLoasa lateritiaLoasa aurantiacaBlumenbachia lateritia

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