Malesherbia tocopillana | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Passifloraceae |
Genus: | Malesherbia |
Species: | M. tocopillana
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Binomial name | |
Malesherbia tocopillana Ricardi
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Malesherbia tocopillana is a subshrub native to Tocopilla, Antofagasta Chile. [2] [3] It is found in costal deserts at altitudes of 150 - 400 m. [4] It reaches heights of 50 cm, has 25 - 65mm long leaves and simple racemes pink flowers. [2] [1] [5] [6] It is considered a very rare plant, with only 9 live individuals documented, as such, it is classified as endangered. [1]