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Nematanthus strigillosus

Nematanthus strigillosus (Mart.) H.E.Moore
Nematanthus strigillosus
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Nematanthus strigillosus is a species in the Gesneriaceae family, native to the Southeast region of Brazil. It was first described in 1973 by H.E. Moore, based on earlier work by Mart.

Description

Nematanthus strigillosus belongs to the genus Nematanthus within the Gesneriaceae family, a group known for its ornamental and ecologically significant species. This plant is indigenous to the Southeast region of Brazil, where it is part of the local flora. The species was formally described in 1973 by H.E. Moore, building upon the original work of Mart. Its classification within the Gesneriaceae family reflects its morphological and genetic relationships with other members of this plant family.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Orobanchia radicansAlloplectus scabridusColumnea hookerianaColumnea martianaColumnea scabridaColumnea strigillosaHypocyrta scabridaAlloplectus strigillosusHypocyrta strigillosaHypocyrta hirsutaHypocyrta glabraNematanthus hirsutusColumnea hirsutaAlloplectus glaber

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