Prickly Seguieria vine
Seguieria aculeata
A species of flowering plant native to Central and South America, characterized by its prickly, …
Langsdorff's Seguieria vine (Seguieria langsdorffii)
Seguieria langsdorffii: Botanical Profile and Distribution
Endemic to the South American continent, Seguieria langsdorffii naturally occurs across several states in Brazil. It holds a classification within the family Phytolaccaceae, following its initial formal description by the botanist Horace Bénédict Alfred Moquin-Tandon.
Taxonomy
- ∟ царство Plantae
- ∟ division Tracheophytes (Vascular Plants)
- ∟ subdivision Spermatophytes (Seed plants)
- ∟ Angiosperms
- ∟ mesangiosperms (Core angiosperms)
- ∟ eudicots
- ∟ core eudicots
- ∟ Superasterids
- ∟ order Caryophyllales
- ∟ family Petiveriaceae
- ∟ genus Seguieria (Seguier's vine)
- ∟ species Seguieria langsdorffii (Langsdorff's Seguieria vine)
Morphology
The physical structure of this species consists of a woody growth habit, typical for many related climbing plants in its genus. It produces specialized winged fruits that facilitate wind dispersal across its native Brazilian habitats.
Interesting facts
The specific epithet of this plant establishes a lasting tribute to the illustrious Grigori Ivanovich Langsdorff, consul general and naturalist who led and sponsored a monumental scientific expedition through the remote interior of Brazil at the dawn of the 19th century. The specimens documented during these travels provided indispensable matrices for understanding regional flora in Europe. The robust physiology of the species grants it remarkable tolerance against severe rainfall fluctuations typical of some habitats where it manages to establish itself, showcasing a hardiness shaped by time.
Geography of distribution
- Brazil
Sources
- Plants of the World Online (POWO)
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
Technical Information
Taxon Synonyms: Albertokuntzea langsdorffii
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