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Forsteronia leptocarpa

Forsteronia leptocarpa (Hook. & Arn.) A.DC.
Forsteronia leptocarpa
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Forsteronia leptocarpa is a species in the Apocynaceae family, native to several regions in Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, South, and West-Central. It was first described in 1844 and is part of the genus Forsteronia.

Description

Forsteronia leptocarpa (Hook. & Arn.) A.DC. is a member of the Apocynaceae family, commonly known as the dogbane family. This species is found in various parts of Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, South, and West-Central regions. The species was first published in 1844 and belongs to the genus Forsteronia, which includes other flowering plants in the same family. Its distribution across multiple regions in Brazil indicates a relatively broad range within the country.

Distribution

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

Synonyms

Laseguea leptocarpaParsonsia lepotocarpaThyrsanthus brasiliensisThyrsanthus leptocarpusForsteronia leptocarpa var. glaberrimaEchites torquatusForsteronia brasiliensisForsteronia brasiliensis var. bahiensis

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