Lophanthera

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Lophanthera

Description Lophanthera is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Malpighiaceae. The genus comprises only one species, Lophanthera lactescens, which is commonly known as the “cow’s foot” due to the shape of its leaves. This evergreen tree is native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Taxonomic…