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Microchirita rupestris

Microchirita rupestris (Ridl.) A.Weber & Rafidah
Microchirita rupestris
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Microchirita rupestris is a species in the Gesneriaceae family, native to Cambodia, Malaya, Thailand, and Vietnam. It was formally described in 2011 by A. Weber and Rafidah, based on earlier work by Ridl.

Description

Microchirita rupestris belongs to the genus Microchirita within the Gesneriaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the African violet family. This species is found in the countries of Cambodia, Malaya, Thailand, and Vietnam. The scientific name was published in 2011 by A. Weber and Rafidah, who recognized and validated the species based on prior taxonomic contributions by Ridl. The species is part of a broader regional flora in Southeast Asia and contributes to the biodiversity of the Gesneriaceae family in this area.

Distribution

Cambodia · Malaya · Thailand · Vietnam

Synonyms

Chirita glasgoviiChirita kerriiChirita rupestris

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