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Nematanthus crassifolius

Nematanthus crassifolius (Schott) Wiehler
Nematanthus crassifolius
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Nematanthus crassifolius is a species in the Gesneriaceae family, native to the Southeast region of Brazil. It was first described in 1981 by Wiehler, based on earlier work by Schott.

Description

Nematanthus crassifolius belongs to the genus Nematanthus within the Gesneriaceae family, commonly known as the African violet family. This species is native to the Southeast region of Brazil. The scientific name was formally published in 1981 by Wiehler, with the authorship credit given to Schott for earlier contributions. The species is part of a group of flowering plants that typically thrive in tropical and subtropical environments.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Nematanthus radicansNematanthus longipesNematanthus guilleminianusBesleria crassifoliaColumnea grandifloraColumnea longepedunculataColumnea longipesColumnea preslianaColumnea serrulataColumnea splendensNematanthus serrulatusNematanthus guilleminii

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