Cossinia pinnata
Cossinia pinnata Comm. ex Lam.
Cossinia pinnata is a species in the genus Cossinia, belonging to the family Sapindaceae. It was first described in 1786 by Comm. ex Lam. and is native to the islands of Mauritius and Réunion.
Description
Cossinia pinnata is a member of the Sapindaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the soapberry family. The species is indigenous to the Mascarene Islands, specifically Mauritius and Réunion. It was formally published in 1786 under the authorship of Comm. ex Lam. This species is part of the genus Cossinia, which includes several other plant species found in the region. Its natural distribution is limited to the two islands, reflecting the unique biodiversity of the area.
Distribution
Mauritius · Réunion
Synonyms
Cossinia borbonicaCossinia commersoniiCossinia splendensCossinia ternataCossinia triphylla
