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Esenbeckia febrifuga

Esenbeckia febrifuga (A.St.-Hil.) A.Juss. ex Mart.
Esenbeckia febrifuga
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Esenbeckia febrifuga is a species in the Rutaceae family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family. It is native to several regions in South America, including northeastern and southeastern Brazil, as well as parts of Paraguay and northern Argentina. The species was first described in 1831.

Description

Esenbeckia febrifuga (A.St.-Hil.) A.Juss. ex Mart. belongs to the genus Esenbeckia within the Rutaceae family. Its distribution spans across multiple regions in South America, including Brazil's northeastern, southeastern, and western-central areas, as well as the southern part of the country and northern Argentina. This species was formally published in 1831. The Rutaceae family is known for its aromatic plants and includes economically important species such as citrus fruits.

Distribution

BR · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay

Synonyms

Metrodorea gracilisColythrum febrifugumEsenbeckia febrifuga var. fruticosaEsenbeckia gracilisEvodia febrifugaEuodia febrifuga

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