Pterygocalyx

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Pterygocalyx

Description: Pterygocalyx is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family of Gesneriaceae. It includes about 20 species of perennial herbs that are native to tropical regions of South America. The genus name comes from the Greek words “pteryx” and “kalyx,” which means wing and calyx, respectively. This refers to the unique shape of the flowers, which have…