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Mitracarpus schizangius

Mitracarpus schizangius DC.
Mitracarpus schizangius
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Mitracarpus schizangius is a species in the genus Mitracarpus, belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It was first described in 1830 by the author DC. The species is native to several regions in Mexico, including Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, and Mexico Southwest.

Description

Mitracarpus schizangius is a member of the Rubiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the coffee family. This species is part of the genus Mitracarpus, which includes several other related species. It is naturally distributed across multiple regions in Mexico, specifically in the central, Gulf, northwest, and southwest areas. The species was first documented in 1830 by the botanist DC., contributing to the early taxonomic classification of the genus. Its occurrence in these Mexican regions highlights its adaptation to the local ecological conditions of the area.

Distribution

Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southwest

Synonyms

Schizangium durum

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