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Knema attenuata

Knema attenuata (Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson) Warb.
Knema attenuata
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Knema attenuata is a species in the genus Knema, belonging to the family Myristicaceae. It was first described in 1897 by Warb., based on earlier work by Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson. This species is distributed globally, with records from Bangladesh and India.

Description

Knema attenuata is a member of the Myristicaceae family, commonly known as the nutmeg family. It is part of the genus Knema, which includes several tropical tree species. The species was formally published in 1897 by Warb., building upon the earlier contributions of Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson. Its geographic distribution spans multiple regions, including Bangladesh and India. As with other members of the Myristicaceae family, it is likely adapted to tropical environments.

Distribution

Global · Bangladesh · India

Synonyms

Palala attenuataKnema attenuata var. latifronsMyristica amygdalinaMyristica attenuata

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