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Pachira retusa

Pachira retusa (Mart. & Zucc.) Fern.Alonso
Pachira retusa
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Pachira retusa (Mart. & Zucc.) Fern.Alonso is a species in the genus Pachira, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Brazil, specifically the Northeast and Southeast regions, and is part of the broader global distribution of the genus. The species was formally published in 2003 in a taxonomic study on Brazilian Pachira.

Description

Pachira retusa is a member of the Malvaceae family and is found in the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil. The species was described and published in 2003 as part of a taxonomic revision of the genus Pachira in Brazil. The study included typifications and new synonymies, and the species is illustrated in figures 2E and 2F of the publication. It contributes to the understanding of the diversity and classification of the genus within the Malvaceae family.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast

Synonyms

Bombacopsis retusaBombax retusumBombax retusum

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