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Pellacalyx pustulata

Pellacalyx pustulata Merr.
Pellacalyx pustulata
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Pellacalyx pustulata is a species in the genus Pellacalyx, belonging to the family Rhizophoraceae. It was first described by Elmer Drew Merrill in 1906.

Description

Pellacalyx pustulata is a member of the Rhizophoraceae family, which is commonly known as the mangrove family. This species was formally described by Elmer Drew Merrill in 1906 and is classified under the genus Pellacalyx. The species name 'pustulata' may refer to a characteristic feature of the plant, possibly the presence of pustules on its surface. The genus Pellacalyx is part of a group of flowering plants primarily found in tropical regions.

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