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Micropholis gardneriana

Micropholis gardneriana Pierre
Micropholis gardneriana
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Micropholis gardneriana is a species in the genus Micropholis, belonging to the family Sapotaceae. It was first described by Pierre in 1891. The species is distributed across several regions including Brazil (Northeast, North, Southeast, and West-Central), Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Description

Micropholis gardneriana is part of the Sapotaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the sapote family. This species is native to several South American countries, with its range covering parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela. It was formally published in 1891 by the botanist Pierre. The genus Micropholis includes various tree species, many of which are found in tropical regions. The distribution of Micropholis gardneriana indicates its adaptation to diverse ecological conditions within the Neotropical region.

Distribution

BR · Global · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · Venezuela

Synonyms

Micropholis burchellianaMicropholis glaziovianaPouteria arenicolaPouteria burchellianaPouteria obtusifoliaSideroxylon gardnerianumSideroxylon gardnerianum var. glabratumPouteria obtusifolia var. typica

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