Ruagea pubescens
Ruagea pubescens H.Karst.
Ruagea pubescens is a species in the genus Ruagea, belonging to the family Meliaceae. It is native to several regions in South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Within Colombia, it is found in areas such as Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena, Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados, and various departments including Antioquia, Boyacá, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Huila, Magdalena, Norte de Santander, Quindío, Risaralda, Tolima, and Valle. The species was first described in 1863 by H.Karst.
Description
Ruagea pubescens is a member of the Meliaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the mahogany family. It is distributed across several South American countries, with a notable presence in Colombia. In this country, it occurs in both protected natural parks and various administrative regions. The species was first scientifically documented in 1863 by the botanist H.Karst. Its distribution includes regions such as Pasto, highlighting its presence in diverse ecological zones.
Distribution
Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena · Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados · Antioquia, Boyacá, Caquetá, Cauca, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Huila, Magdalena, Norte de Santander, Quindío, Risaralda, Tolima, Valle · Global · Colombia · Ecuador · Peru · Venezuela · Pasto
Synonyms
Guarea mollicomaGuarea pubescensGuarea ruageaGuarea smithiiRuagea mollicomaRuagea smithii
