Gustavia sessilis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Lecythidaceae |
Genus: | Gustavia |
Species: | G. sessilis |
Binomial name | |
Gustavia sessilis Mori | |
Gustavia sessilis is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is found only in Colombia.
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