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Nematanthus fritschii

Nematanthus fritschii Hoehne
Nematanthus fritschii
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Nematanthus fritschii is a species in the Gesneriaceae family, native to the Southeast region of Brazil. It was first described by Hoehne in 1958.

Description

Nematanthus fritschii belongs to the genus Nematanthus within the Gesneriaceae family, commonly known as the African violet family. This species is endemic to the Southeast region of Brazil, where it is part of the local flora. The scientific description of Nematanthus fritschii was published in 1958 by the botanist Hoehne. As a member of the Gesneriaceae, it shares characteristics typical of the family, such as showy flowers and often epiphytic or terrestrial growth habits. No additional ecological or morphological details are provided in the source data.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Hypocyrta fritschii

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