Malesherbia arequipensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Passifloraceae |
Genus: | Malesherbia |
Species: | M. arequipensis
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Binomial name | |
Malesherbia arequipensis Ricardi
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Range of M. arequipensis as of 2023 |
Malesherbia arequipensis is a herbaceous member of Malesherbia (Passifloraceae) with white flowers.[1] It first described in 1961 by botanist Mario H. Ricardi Salinas[1] and is native to Arequipa and Moquegua.[2] It is the only member of Malesherbia that grows outside of the Andes.[3] It grows up to 15 cm tall and has white flowers.[3][4]
As of 2006, the species is considered vulnerable in Arequipa, but is not under protection.[2]
Malesherbia arequipensis has been recorded hybridizing with M. ardens, the offspring show intermediate flower sizes, but have coloration similar to M. arequipensis; the offspring are likely sterile on the basis of malformed seeds.[5]
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