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Pontederia sagittata

Pontederia sagittata C.Presl
Pontederia sagittata
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Pontederia sagittata is a species in the family Pontederiaceae, first described by C.Presl in 1827. It is native to the Neotropical region, with a distribution that includes several regions of Brazil and various countries in Central and parts of North America.

Description

Pontederia sagittata belongs to the Pontederiaceae family and was first published in 1827 by C.Presl. This species is found in the Neotropical region, particularly in the Northeast, Southeast, and South regions of Brazil, as well as in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and several areas of Mexico including the Central, Gulf, Southeast, and Southwest regions. Its presence across these regions highlights its adaptability to diverse ecological conditions within the Neotropics.

Distribution

Neotropical · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Costa Rica · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Panamá

Synonyms

Pontederia cordata var. sagittataPontederia cordata f. sagittata

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