Ruprechtia apetala
Ruprechtia apetala Wedd.
Ruprechtia apetala is a deciduous tree species in the family Polygonaceae, native to Argentina and Bolivia. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species was first described in 1849 by Wedd. Its leaves turn bright yellow and orange in autumn.
Description
Ruprechtia apetala is a member of the Polygonaceae family and is distributed in the northeast and northwest of Argentina, as well as in Bolivia. The species is also found in parts of Brazil and Paraguay. This tree is notable for its vivid autumn foliage, which changes to bright yellow and orange. Due to ongoing habitat loss, the species is considered threatened. First published in 1849, it is part of the genus Ruprechtia, which is native to the Neotropics.
Distribution
BR · Global · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Paraguay
Synonyms
Ruprechtia boliviensisRuprechtia corylifoliaRuprechtia excelsaRuprechtia mollisTriplaris corylifolia var. intermediaTriplaris corylifoliaMagonia apetalaMagonia corylifoliaMagonia excelsaMagonia mollisTriplaris corylifolia var. excelsa
