Eriotheca candolleana
Eriotheca candolleana (K.Schum.) A.Robyns
Eriotheca candolleana is a species in the genus Eriotheca, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It was first described in 1963 by A. Robyns, based on earlier work by K. Schum. The species is native to several regions of Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central areas.
Description
Eriotheca candolleana is a plant species within the Malvaceae family, known for its presence in various parts of Brazil. Its distribution spans the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions of the country. The species was formally published in 1963 by A. Robyns, who based the classification on prior research conducted by K. Schum. This species is part of the genus Eriotheca, which is characterized by specific morphological traits typical of the Malvaceae family. The plant's occurrence across multiple Brazilian regions suggests a certain level of adaptability to different environmental conditions within the country.
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central
Synonyms
Xylon microphyllumBombax candolleanumBombax chartifoliumBombax chastifoliumBombax octophyllumBombax ruficalixCeiba microphyllaEriotheca candolleana var. glazioui