Asemeia marquesiana

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Asemeia marquesiana
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Polygalaceae
Genus: Asemeia
Species:
A. marquesiana
Binomial name
Asemeia marquesiana
(J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott) J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott [1]
Synonyms [1]
  • Polygala marquesianaJ.F.B.Pastore & T.B.Cavalc.

Asemeia marquesiana, commonly known as Marques' asemeia, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Polygalaceae. [2]

It was first described in 2008 by American botanist, John Richard Abbott and Brazilian botanist, José Floriano Barêa Pastore. This evergreen shrub species is native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest and grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wetlands.

References

  1. 1 2 "Asemeia marquesiana (J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott) J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  2. Pastore, J. F. B.; Abbott, J. R. (2012-10-05). "Taxonomic notes and new combinations for Asemeia (Polygalaceae)". Kew Bulletin. 67 (4): 801–813. Bibcode:2012KewBu..67..801P. doi:10.1007/s12225-012-9397-x. ISSN   0075-5974.