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Fridericia samydoides

Fridericia samydoides (Cham.) L.G.Lohmann
Fridericia samydoides
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Fridericia samydoides (Cham.) L.G.Lohmann is a species in the Bignoniaceae family, native to northeastern and northwestern Argentina, southeastern and southern Brazil, and Paraguay. It was formally described in 2014. This species is distinguished by its red corolla, a feature that differentiates it from other species in the genus Fridericia, which typically have pink or purple corollas.

Description

Flowers of Fridericia samydoides have been collected in January, November, and December, though no data on fruiting has been recorded. The species is part of the Bignoniaceae, a family of flowering plants commonly known as the bignonias or trumpet vines. It is found in regions spanning BR, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil Southeast, and Brazil South, as well as in Paraguay. The red corolla is a key diagnostic trait for identifying this species within the genus.

Distribution

BR · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Paraguay

Synonyms

Petastoma samydoidesPetastoma crenatumPetastoma glabrumPanterpa variansLundia longa var. domatiataArrabidaea anguillulicarpaArrabidaea samydoidesBignonia samydoidesBignonia variabilisBignonia varians

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