Lophophytum mirabile
Lophophytum mirabile Schott & Endl.
Lophophytum mirabile is a species in the genus Lophophytum, belonging to the family Balanophoraceae. It was first described in 1832 by Schott & Endl. The species is distributed across several regions in South America, including Brazil (Northeast, North, Southeast, South, and West-Central), Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Peru.
Description
Lophophytum mirabile is a member of the Balanophoraceae family, a group of parasitic flowering plants. It is found in various parts of South America, spanning from the Northwest of Argentina to the central and southern regions of Brazil. The species is also present in Bolivia, Paraguay, and Peru. Its wide distribution suggests a certain level of adaptability to different ecological conditions within its range. As part of the Lophophytum genus, it shares characteristics typical of the family, such as a lack of chlorophyll and a parasitic lifestyle.
Distribution
BR · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay · Peru
