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Schumacheria angustifolia

Schumacheria angustifolia Hook.f. & Thomson
Schumacheria angustifolia
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Schumacheria angustifolia is a species in the Dilleniaceae family, native to Sri Lanka. It was first described by Hook.f. & Thomson in 1855.

Description

Schumacheria angustifolia belongs to the genus Schumacheria within the Dilleniaceae family, a group of flowering plants. This species is endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is naturally found. The scientific description was published in 1855 by Hook.f. & Thomson, contributing to the taxonomic understanding of the region's flora. The species is characterized by its narrow leaves, as indicated by the specific epithet 'angustifolia,' which refers to its leaf morphology. As part of the Dilleniaceae, it shares traits with other members of this family, including woody growth forms and specific floral structures.

Distribution

Sri Lanka

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