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Pterocaulon lorentzii

Pterocaulon lorentzii Malme
Pterocaulon lorentzii
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Pterocaulon lorentzii is a species in the genus Pterocaulon, belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is found in several regions of South America.

Description

Pterocaulon lorentzii, described by Malme, is a member of the Asteraceae family, commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family. Its distribution spans parts of Brazil, including the Southeast, South, and West-Central regions, as well as Argentina's Northeast and Northwest, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This species is part of the genus Pterocaulon, which is characterized by specific morphological traits typical of the Asteraceae family.

Distribution

BR · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay · Uruguay

Synonyms

Pterocaulon virgatum f. angustifoliaPterocaulon malmeanumPterocaulon virgatum f. spicata

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