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Planchonia timorensis

Planchonia timorensis Blume
Planchonia timorensis
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Planchonia timorensis is a species in the Lecythidaceae family, native to the Lesser Sunda Islands. It was first described by Blume in 1851.

Description

Planchonia timorensis, described by Blume in 1851, is a member of the Lecythidaceae family. This species is distributed across the Lesser Sunda Islands. The genus Planchonia includes several species found in tropical regions, and P. timorensis is one of its representatives in the broader global range of the family.

Distribution

Global · Lesser Sunda Is.

Synonyms

Myrtus alataPlanchonia tetrapteraPirigara globosaPirigara alataGustavia alataGustavia globosa

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