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Peltaea obsita

Peltaea obsita (Mart. ex Colla) Krapov. & Cristóbal
Peltaea obsita
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Peltaea obsita is a species in the genus Peltaea, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It was first described in 1996 by Krapov. & Cristóbal. The species is native to parts of Brazil and Paraguay.

Description

Peltaea obsita is a member of the Malvaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the mallow family. It is distributed across several regions in South America, including Brazil Southeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, and Paraguay. The species was published in 1996 by Krapov. & Cristóbal, based on earlier work by Mart. ex Colla. This plant contributes to the biodiversity of its native range and is part of the broader genus Peltaea, which includes other species found in similar habitats.

Distribution

BR · Bolivia · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay

Synonyms

Pavonia sessiliflora var. acutifoliaPeltaea acutifoliaPavonia sessiliflora f. ecostataSida obsita

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