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Petrea bracteata

Petrea bracteata Steud.
Petrea bracteata
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Petrea bracteata is a species in the Verbenaceae family, native to several regions in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It was first described in 1843 by Steud.

Description

Petrea bracteata belongs to the genus Petrea and is part of the Verbenaceae family, commonly known as the verbena family. This species is found in various regions of South America, including the Amazonas region of Brazil, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, and other neighboring countries. The species was first published in 1843 by Steud. Its distribution spans across tropical and subtropical areas, where it is adapted to local ecological conditions.

Distribution

BR · Amazonas · Brazil North · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · French Guiana · Guyana · Peru · Suriname · Venezuela

Synonyms

Petrea candolleanaPetrea martianaPetrea martiana var. glabrescensPetrea schomburgkianaPetrea martiana var. martiana

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