Taxonomic Information

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Hanguanaceae

Description Hanguanaceae is a plant family that includes around 30 species of tropical herbs and shrubs. These plants are native to Central and South America, and they are commonly found in the Amazon rainforest. The family was first described in 1982, and it was named after the Chinese botanist Han Kuo-Huang. Hanguanaceae plants are known for their ornamental value, as…
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Dudleya Cymosa

Description Dudleya Cymosa is a species of succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to the western regions of North America, including California, Baja California, and Arizona. The plant is known for its rosette-shaped leaves, which can range in color from green to grayish-blue. Dudleya Cymosa typically grows up to 12 inches tall and 18 inches…
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Hypoxis Hemerocallidea

Description Hypoxis Hemerocallidea is a perennial plant that belongs to the Hypoxidaceae family. It is also known as African Potato, Bantu Tulip, and Yellow Stars. This plant is native to Southern Africa and is widely used in traditional medicine due to its numerous health benefits. The plant has a fleshy, tuberous root that grows in a clump, and the stem…
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Dipterocarpus

Description Dipterocarpus is a genus of tropical hardwood trees that are native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. These trees are known for their valuable timber, which is used in the construction of furniture, flooring, and buildings. The Dipterocarpus genus includes around 70 species, and they are typically found in lowland rainforests, although some species can also be…
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Gymnanthes

Description Gymnanthes is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions in the Americas and Africa. The genus comprises approximately 40 species of trees and shrubs. Gymnanthes is known for its unique characteristics, such as its small flowers and fleshy fruit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
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Graptopetalum Bronz

Description Graptopetalum Bronz is a succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This plant is native to Mexico and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its stunning rosettes of bronze and green leaves. The plant is also known as “Ghost Plant” or “Mother of Pearl Plant.” Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Angiospermae…
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Eysenhardtia Polystachya

Description Eysenhardtia Polystachya, commonly known as the Mexican palo verde, is a shrub or small tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona and Texas. The plant can grow up to 6 meters tall and has a spreading crown with a diameter of around 4 meters. It is an…
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Erica Quadrisulcata

Description Erica Quadrisulcata, commonly known as the Four-ridged Heath, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive appearance and low maintenance requirements. This plant can grow up to 90 cm in height and produces small, bell-shaped flowers that are either pink or…
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Durio Zibethinus

Description Durio Zibethinus, commonly known as the durian, is a tropical fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. It is known as the “king of fruits” due to its distinctive odor, unique taste, and spiky exterior. The fruit is round or oblong in shape and can weigh up to 7 pounds. It has a green or brown exterior with sharp…
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Ephedra Fragilis

Description Ephedra Fragilis, also known as the Joint Pine, is a small shrub that belongs to the family Ephedraceae. It can grow up to 1 meter in height and has a unique jointed stem that gives it its name. The plant is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found growing in dry and rocky areas. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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