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Gaya aurea

Gaya aurea A.St.-Hil.
Gaya aurea
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Gaya aurea is a species in the Malvaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. The species was first described by A. St.-Hil. in 1827.

Description

Gaya aurea belongs to the genus Gaya within the Malvaceae family, commonly known as the mallow family. This species is indigenous to Brazil, where it occurs in the Northeast and Southeast regions. The scientific name was first published by A. St.-Hil. in 1827, marking the formal recognition of the species in botanical literature.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Sida aureaAbutilon aureum

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