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Neea oppositifolia

Neea oppositifolia Ruiz & Pav.
Neea oppositifolia
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Neea oppositifolia is a species in the genus Neea, belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family. It was first described by Ruiz & Pav. in 1798. The species is native to several regions in South America, including Brazil (North and West-Central), Peru, and Leticia.

Description

Neea oppositifolia is a plant species found in parts of northern and western South America. It is part of the Nyctaginaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the four o'clock family. The species was first formally described in 1798 by Ruiz & Pav. Its distribution includes Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Peru, and the Leticia region. This species is part of the genus Neea, which includes other plants with similar morphological and ecological traits. The name Neea oppositifolia refers to the plant's opposite leaf arrangement, a distinguishing feature of the species.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil North · Brazil West-Central · Peru · Leticia

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