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Waltheria ovata

Waltheria ovata Cav.
Waltheria ovata
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Waltheria ovata is a species in the genus Waltheria, belonging to the Malvaceae family. It was first described by the botanist Cav. in 1788. The species is native to regions including Chile North, the Galápagos, and Peru.

Description

Waltheria ovata is a plant species within the Malvaceae family, a group commonly known as the mallow family. It was scientifically described in 1788 by the botanist Cav. The species is distributed across several regions in South America and the Galápagos, specifically in Chile North, the Galápagos Islands, and Peru. It is part of the genus Waltheria, which includes several species found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Distribution

Chile North · Galápagos · Peru

Synonyms

Waltheria reticulataWaltheria sericeaWaltheria reticulata f. acamataWaltheria reticulata f. anderssoniiWaltheria reticulata f. intermediaWaltheria ovata f. intermediaWaltheria ovata f. reticulata

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