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Chloranthus holostegius

Chloranthus holostegius (Hand.-Mazz.) C.Pei & San
Chloranthus holostegius
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Chloranthus holostegius is a species in the genus Chloranthus, belonging to the family Chloranthaceae. It was first described in 1938 by (Hand.-Mazz.) C.Pei & San.

Description

Chloranthus holostegius is a member of the genus Chloranthus within the family Chloranthaceae. This species was formally published in 1938 by the authors (Hand.-Mazz.) C.Pei & San. The genus Chloranthus is part of a small family, Chloranthaceae, which is known for its aromatic and often shrubby or herbaceous species. The species name holostegius is derived from the Greek words 'holos' meaning whole and 'stegos' meaning roof or covering, possibly referring to a morphological feature of the plant. No further detailed ecological or morphological data is provided here.

Synonyms

Chloranthus fortunei var. holostegiusChloranthus holostegius var. shimianensisChloranthus holostegius var. trichoneurusChloranthus holostegius var. holostegius

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