Pilea nguruensis Friis & I.Darbysh.

First published in Kew Bull. 70(2)-24: 2 (2015)
This species is accepted
The native range of this species is Tanzania. It grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Distribution

Native to:

Tanzania

Classification

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POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name:

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Other Data

Other Kew resources that provide information on this taxon:

Date Reference Identified As Barcode Type Status Has image?
May 1, 2014 Abdallah, R. [60] Tanzania K000874001 Holotype Yes

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