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Vasconcellea chilensis

Vasconcellea chilensis Planch.
Vasconcellea chilensis
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Vasconcellea chilensis is a flowering plant in the Caricaceae family, native to central and northern Chile. It was first described in 1855 by Planch. and has a chromosome count of 2n = 18.

Description

Vasconcellea chilensis is a member of the Caricaceae family and is found only in central and northern Chile. It is a flowering plant species that was formally described in 1855. The species has a diploid chromosome number of 18, which is characteristic of its genetic makeup.

Distribution

Chile Central · Chile North

Synonyms

Carica chilensisPapaya chilensis

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