Eriotheca roseorum

Eriotheca roseorum (Cuatrec.) A.Robyns

Eriotheca roseorum is a species in the Malvaceae family, native to several South American countries including Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It was first described in 1963 by A.Robyns, with the original name attributed to Cuatrec.

Description

Eriotheca roseorum belongs to the genus Eriotheca within the Malvaceae family, commonly known as the mallow family. Its natural range spans across parts of Brazil, particularly the West-Central region, as well as Argentina's Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The species was formally published in 1963 by A.Robyns, who credited the original description to Cuatrec. This taxonomic information provides a foundation for understanding the geographical and botanical context of Eriotheca roseorum within the broader Malvaceae family.