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Trichilia catigua

Trichilia catigua A.Juss.
Trichilia catigua
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Trichilia catigua is a species in the Meliaceae family, native to several regions in South America. It is found in Argentina's Northeast, Bolivia, various parts of Brazil including the Northeast, North, Southeast, South, and West-Central regions, as well as in Paraguay. The species was first described in 1829 by A.Juss.

Description

Trichilia catigua belongs to the genus Trichilia within the Meliaceae family. Its distribution spans across multiple South American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. The species was formally published in 1829 by A.Juss. It is commonly found in the Northeast, North, Southeast, South, and West-Central regions of Brazil. This plant is part of a diverse and ecologically significant family known for its tropical tree species.

Distribution

BR · Argentina Northeast · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Paraguay

Synonyms

Trichilia albaTrichilia affinisTrichilia polycladaTrichilia catigua var. longifoliolaTrichilia catigua var. pallensTrichilia catigua var. pilosiorTrichilia flavifloraMoschoxylum catiguaTrichilia catigua var. parvifloraMoschoxylum affineTrichilia catigua var. affinisTrichilia catigua var. glabrior

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