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Hirtella ciliata

Hirtella ciliata Mart. & Zucc.
Hirtella ciliata
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Hirtella ciliata is a species in the genus Hirtella, belonging to the family Chrysobalanaceae. It was first described in 1832 by Mart. & Zucc. The species is distributed across several regions in South America, including Brazil's Northeast, North, Southeast, and West-Central regions, as well as French Guiana and Guyana.

Description

Hirtella ciliata is a plant species native to parts of northern and central South America. It is part of the Chrysobalanaceae family, which includes a variety of tropical trees and shrubs. The species is found in several Brazilian biogeographic regions and extends into neighboring countries such as French Guiana and Guyana. Its description was first published in 1832 by Mart. & Zucc., contributing to the early taxonomic documentation of the region's flora.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central · French Guiana · Guyana

Synonyms

Grangeria brasiliensisHirtella rotundataHirtella rubra

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