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Rhynchotheca spinosa

Rhynchotheca spinosa Ruiz & Pav.
Rhynchotheca spinosa
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Rhynchotheca spinosa is a shrub species in the Francoaceae family, native to Ecuador and Peru. It is the sole species within the genus Rhynchotheca.

Description

Rhynchotheca spinosa is a flowering plant species found in the countries of Ecuador and Peru. It is the only species in the genus Rhynchotheca, which is part of the Francoaceae family. The species was first described in 1798 by Ruiz & Pav.

Distribution

Ecuador · Peru

Synonyms

Aulacostigma inermeRhynchotheca integrifoliaRhynchotheca diversifoliaRhynchotheca spinosa var. integrifoliaRhynchotheca spinosa var. lobataRhynchotheca spinosa var. diversifolia

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