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Scolopia crassipes

Scolopia crassipes Clos
Scolopia crassipes
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Scolopia crassipes is a species in the genus Scolopia, belonging to the Salicaceae family. It was first described by Clos in 1857 and is native to Sri Lanka.

Description

Scolopia crassipes is a member of the Salicaceae family and is part of the genus Scolopia. This species was formally published in 1857 by Clos. It is naturally distributed in Sri Lanka, where it is part of the local flora. The genus Scolopia includes several species found in tropical regions, and Scolopia crassipes represents one of the documented species within this group. Its classification under the Salicaceae family places it among plants that include willows and related species, known for their ecological and sometimes economic significance in tropical ecosystems.

Distribution

Sri Lanka

Synonyms

Scolopia hookerianaPhoberos hookerianus

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