Malesherbia bracteata is a perennial herb in Malesherbia (Passifloraceae). M. bracteata var. bracteata found in the deserts of the Andes and Coquimbo,[1] while M. bracteata var. campanulata is only found around Embalse La Laguna.[2] Malesherbia bracteata can grow up to 18mm and has white flowers.[3] Variety campanulata differs from variety bracteata in terms of leaf shape, floral cup, and stipules.[2][3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Passifloraceae |
| Genus: | Malesherbia |
| Species: | M. bracteata
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| Malesherbia bracteata | |
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| Range of M. bracteata as of 2023 | |
References edit
- ^ "Malesherbia bracteata Phil. var bracteata | The Endemic Plants of Chile". chileanendemics.rbge.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ^ a b "Malesherbia bracteata var. campanulata (Ricardi) Bull-Hereñu | The Endemic Plants of Chile". chileanendemics.rbge.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ^ a b Bull-Hereñu, Kester (2020). "Notas acerca de la nueva clasificación de Malesherbia Ruiz & Pav. (Passifloraceae) para Chile". Chloris Chilensis. 23 (2): 1–30.