Nematanthus hirtellus
Nematanthus hirtellus (Schott) Wiehler
Nematanthus hirtellus is a species in the Gesneriaceae family, native to Brazil, specifically the Southeast region. It was first described in 1972 by Wiehler, based on earlier work by Schott.
Description
Nematanthus hirtellus belongs to the genus Nematanthus within the Gesneriaceae family. This plant is indigenous to the Southeast region of Brazil. The species was formally published in 1972 by Wiehler, who reclassified it from its original description by Schott. The Gesneriaceae family is known for its diverse and often ornamental flowering plants, many of which are found in tropical and subtropical regions. Nematanthus hirtellus is one of the species contributing to the ecological and botanical diversity of the Brazilian flora.
Distribution
BR · Brazil Southeast
Synonyms
Alloplectus dichrousAlloplectus hirtellusAlloplectus hirtellus f. crassifoliusAlloplectus hirtellus f. umbrophilusAlloplectus sparsiflorusBesleria hirtellaColumnea sparsifloraColumnea zebrinaCrantzia hirtellaCrantzia parvifloraHypocyrta discolorNematanthus perianthomegusCrantzia sparsifloraOrobanche perianthomegaHypocyrta perianthomegaAlloplectus splendensAlloplectus parviflorus
