Dorstenia elata
Dorstenia elata is a plant species in the family Moraceae.
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 Dorstenia elata, plant of the family Moraceae, Brazil  Dorstenia elata, plant of the family Moraceae, Brazil | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Moraceae |
| Genus: | Dorstenia |
| Species: | D. elata |
| Binomial name | |
| Dorstenia elata | |
| Synonyms | |
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Dorstenia longifolia Moric. | |
Description
The plant is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil.[1]
It is found in the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Dorstenia elata is an endangered species.
Their flowers continuously bloom throughout the year.[2]
References
- Berg, Cornelis C. (2001). "Moreae, Artocarpeae, and Dorstenia (Moraceae), with Introductions to the Family and Ficus and with Additions and Corrections to Flora Neotropica Monograph 7". Flora Neotropica. 83: 1–346.
- "Dorstenia elata - Congo Fig - Moraceae". www.plantoftheweek.org. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
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