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Weinmannia mauritiana

Weinmannia mauritiana D.Don
Weinmannia mauritiana
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Weinmannia mauritiana is a species in the genus Weinmannia, belonging to the family Cunoniaceae. It was first described by D.Don in 1830. This species is native to the islands of Mauritius and Réunion.

Description

Weinmannia mauritiana is a member of the Cunoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species is part of the Weinmannia genus, which includes several tree and shrub species. It was scientifically described by D.Don in 1830 and is known to occur naturally on the islands of Mauritius and Réunion. These islands are located in the Indian Ocean and are home to a range of endemic plant species. Weinmannia mauritiana is one of the native flora species contributing to the biodiversity of this region.

Distribution

Mauritius · Réunion

Synonyms

Weinmannia rivinianaWindmannia boivinianaWindmannia rivinianaWeinmannia bivinianaWeinmannia tinctoria f. paucifoliolata

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