Luehea divaricata
Luehea divaricata Mart.
Luehea divaricata is a tree species native to the cerrado region of Brazil, particularly in the states of Bahia and Rio Grande do Sul. It is also found in other parts of South America, the Caribbean, and parts of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The species was first described in 1826 by Martius and belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is known by several local names, including 'açoita-cavalo', 'ibatingui', and 'pau-de-canga'.
Description
The typification of Luehea divaricata has been clarified based on herbarium specimens. The holotype was initially indicated by Cunha (1985) as being in Herbarium Munich (M), but without direct examination or a specific identification number. As a result, the specimen M 0210165 has been designated as the second-step lectotype, following the protologue’s description and in accordance with the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN). Additional specimens in M are not confirmed as duplicates of the lectotype. The species is accepted as valid, with its name applied consistently in botanical literature.
Distribution
BR · Caribbean · South America · Global · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Dominican Republic · Paraguay · Uruguay
Synonyms
Thespesia brasiliensisAlegria divaricataBrotera mediterranea