Orthosia congesta
Orthosia congesta (Vell.) Decne.
Orthosia congesta is a species in the genus Orthosia, belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It was first described in 1844 by Decne., based on earlier work by Vell. The species is native to parts of Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, and South regions, as well as Paraguay and Argentina.
Description
Orthosia congesta is a member of the Apocynaceae, a family commonly known as the dogbane family. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, specifically in the Northeast, Southeast, and South of Brazil, as well as in Paraguay and Argentina. The species was formally published in 1844 by Decne., building upon the original work of Vell. As part of the genus Orthosia, it shares characteristics typical of the group, which includes flowering plants often with milky sap and specialized pollination mechanisms.
Distribution
BR · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Paraguay
Synonyms
Cynanchum congestumVincetoxicum congestumOrthosia congesta var. brachystephanaAmphistelma streptolobum
