Lophophytum pyramidale
Lophophytum pyramidale (Leandro) L.J.T.Cardoso & J.M.A.Braga
Lophophytum pyramidale is a species in the genus Lophophytum, belonging to the family Balanophoraceae. It was described by L.J.T. Cardoso and J.M.A. Braga in 2018. The species is distributed in northeastern Argentina, southeastern and southern Brazil, and Paraguay.
Description
Lophophytum pyramidale is a member of the Balanophoraceae family, a group of parasitic plants. It was formally published in 2018 by L.J.T. Cardoso and J.M.A. Braga. The species is native to parts of South America, including northeastern Argentina, southeastern and southern Brazil, and Paraguay. It is part of the genus Lophophytum, which is known for its parasitic lifestyle and association with host plants.
Distribution
BR · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Paraguay
Synonyms
Archimedea pyramidalisLophophytum leandri
