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Psydrax umbellata

Psydrax umbellata (Wight) Bridson
Psydrax umbellata
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Psydrax umbellata is a species in the genus Psydrax, belonging to the Rubiaceae family. It was published in 1993 by Bridson, with the original authorship attributed to Wight.

Description

Psydrax umbellata is a member of the Rubiaceae, a family commonly known as the coffee family. The species is part of the genus Psydrax, which includes various flowering plants. This species was formally described by Bridson in 1993, based on earlier work by Wight. The genus Psydrax is characterized by specific morphological traits typical of the Rubiaceae, including opposite leaves and often showy flowers.

Synonyms

Plectronia korthalsiiCanthium dicoccum var. umbellatumPlectronia didyma var. umbellataCanthium umbellatumCanthium umbellulatum

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