Plicosepalus

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Plicosepalus

Description Plicosepalus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It comprises approximately 30 species of shrubs and trees that are native to South America, particularly in the Amazon basin. The genus name is derived from the Latin words “plicatus,” meaning folded, and “sepalus,” referring to the sepals of the flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…