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Rauvolfia macrantha

Rauvolfia macrantha K.Schum. ex Markgr.
Rauvolfia macrantha
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Rauvolfia macrantha is a species in the genus Rauvolfia, belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It was first described in 1924 by K.Schum. ex Markgr. and is native to several countries in South and Central America.

Description

Rauvolfia macrantha is a member of the Apocynaceae family, commonly known as the dogbane family. This species is distributed across several regions, including Brazil (specifically the Amazonas and northern areas), Colombia, Ecuador, Panamá, and Peru. The plant was scientifically described in 1924 by K.Schum. ex Markgr. and is part of the Rauvolfia genus, a group of flowering plants known for their medicinal properties in some species. The species is found in tropical ecosystems and is part of the biodiversity of the Neotropical region.

Distribution

BR · Amazonas · Brazil North · Colombia · Ecuador · Panamá · Peru

Synonyms

Rauvolfia amazonica

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