Eriotheca pubescens
Eriotheca pubescens (Mart. & Zucc.) Schott & Endl.
Eriotheca pubescens is a species in the Malvaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found in the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions of the country. The species was first described in 1832 by Schott & Endl., based on earlier work by Mart. & Zucc.
Description
Eriotheca pubescens belongs to the genus Eriotheca and is part of the Malvaceae family, commonly known as the mallow family. This species is indigenous to Brazil, where it occurs in the Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions. The taxonomic description of Eriotheca pubescens was published in 1832 by Schott & Endl., building upon the original work of Mart. & Zucc. The species is characterized by its specific geographic distribution and is a part of the broader biodiversity of the Malvaceae family in South America.
Distribution
BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central
Synonyms
Bombax pubescens