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Kadua axillaris

Kadua axillaris (Wawra) W.L.Wagner & Lorence
Kadua axillaris
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Kadua axillaris is a species in the genus Kadua, belonging to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Oceania and Hawaii, and was formally described in 2005 by W.L. Wagner and Lorence, based on earlier work by Wawra.

Description

Kadua axillaris is a member of the Rubiaceae, a family commonly known as the coffee or madder family. The species is part of the genus Kadua, which is endemic to the Pacific region. This species is found in Oceania and Hawaii, reflecting its distribution in tropical and subtropical areas of the Pacific. The scientific name was published in 2005 by W.L. Wagner and Lorence, building upon the original work by Wawra. The species is part of a broader group of plants that are ecologically and taxonomically significant in the region.

Distribution

Oceania · Hawaii

Synonyms

Gouldia axillarisGouldia axillaris f. glabrifloraGouldia axillaris var. hawaiiensisGouldia axillaris f. lancifoliaGouldia axillaris var. microphyllaGouldia axillaris var. nodosaGouldia hillebrandiiGouldia hillebrandii f. glabrifloraGouldia hillebrandii var. hawaiiensisGouldia hillebrandii f. lancifoliaGouldia hillebrandii f. microphyllaGouldia hillebrandii var. nodosaHedyotis hillebrandiiGouldia hillebrandii var. typicaGouldia hillebrandii f. eunodosaGouldia hillebrandii f. eutypica

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