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Mollinedia elliptica

Mollinedia elliptica A.DC.
Mollinedia elliptica
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Mollinedia elliptica is a species in the genus Mollinedia, belonging to the family Monimiaceae. It was first described by A.DC. in 1868 and is native to the Southeast region of Brazil.

Description

Mollinedia elliptica is a plant species within the Monimiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. This species was scientifically documented by A.DC. in 1868 and is known to occur in the Southeast of Brazil. The genus Mollinedia includes several species characterized by their specific morphological traits, and M. elliptica is one of them. Its distribution is limited to the mentioned region, contributing to the biodiversity of the area.

Distribution

Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Mollinedia cuspidataMollinedia fasciculataMollinedia nitidaTetratome argutaMollinedia acutissimaTetratome elliptica

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