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Licania lamentanda

Licania lamentanda Prance
Licania lamentanda
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Licania lamentanda is a species in the genus Licania, belonging to the family Chrysobalanaceae. It was first described by Prance in 1989 and is native to the northeastern region of Brazil.

Description

Licania lamentanda is a plant species within the Chrysobalanaceae family, which is commonly known as the candlewood family. The species was formally published in 1989 by the botanist Prance. Its geographic distribution is primarily within the northeastern part of Brazil, contributing to the regional biodiversity of the area. As a member of the genus Licania, it is part of a group of trees and shrubs native to the Neotropics, often found in tropical forest ecosystems.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast

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