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Cosmostigma racemosum

Cosmostigma racemosum Wight
Cosmostigma racemosum
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Cosmostigma racemosum is a species in the genus Cosmostigma, belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It was first described by Wight in 1834.

Description

Cosmostigma racemosum is a member of the Apocynaceae family, commonly known as the dogbane family. The species was formally described by Wight in 1834, and is classified under the genus Cosmostigma. This genus is part of a diverse group of flowering plants characterized by their often milky sap and specialized floral structures.

Synonyms

Tylophora punctataAsclepias racemosaCosmostigma acuminatumCosmostigma racemosum var. glandulosum

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