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Schlegelia violacea

Schlegelia violacea (Aubl.) Griseb.
Schlegelia violacea
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Schlegelia violacea is a species in the genus Schlegelia, belonging to the family Schlegeliaceae. It was first described in 1861 and is native to northern South America.

Description

Schlegelia violacea (Aubl.) Griseb. is a plant species found in the northern regions of South America, specifically in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. It is part of the Schlegeliaceae family, a group of flowering plants. The species was formally published in 1861 and is one of several within the genus Schlegelia.

Distribution

BR · Brazil North · French Guiana · Guyana · Suriname · Venezuela

Synonyms

Besleria caeruleaBesleria violaceaSchlegelia lilacina

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