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Ditassa buntingii

Ditassa buntingii (Morillo) Liede
Ditassa buntingii
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Ditassa buntingii is a species in the Apocynaceae family, native to regions including Brazil North, Colombia, Venezuela, and Vaupés. It was first described in 1997 by (Morillo) Liede.

Description

Ditassa buntingii belongs to the genus Ditassa within the Apocynaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the dogbane family. This species is distributed across the northern part of Brazil, as well as in Colombia, Venezuela, and the Vaupés region. The species was formally published in 1997 by the author (Morillo) Liede. It is part of a botanical lineage that includes various species with ecological and sometimes medicinal significance. The Apocynaceae family is known for its latex-producing plants and often includes species with toxic compounds. No further specific details about the morphology or uses of this species are provided in the source data.

Distribution

BR · Vaupés · Brazil North · Colombia · Venezuela

Synonyms

Cynanchum buntingii

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