Ptychopetalum olacoides
Ptychopetalum olacoides Benth.
Ptychopetalum olacoides is a species in the genus Ptychopetalum, belonging to the family Olacaceae. It was first described in 1843 by Benth. This plant is native to several regions in northern South America, including Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname.
Description
Ptychopetalum olacoides is a member of the Olacaceae family, a group of flowering plants. The species is distributed across northern South America, where it is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. It was formally described in 1843 by the botanist Benth. The genus Ptychopetalum includes several species known for their ecological and sometimes medicinal significance in their native habitats.
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil North · French Guiana · Guyana · Suriname
Synonyms
Acanthea virilis