Malesherbia paniculata is perennial subshrub native to the Atacama, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, and O'Higgins regions of Chile.[1][2][3] It can be found at elevations of up to 2600m to sea level.[3] It was originally described in 1827 by D. Don.[4]
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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. paniculata
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| Malesherbia paniculata | |
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Phenotypically, M. paniculata is extremely similar to sister species M. linearifolia. Though they are distinguishable by their leaves.[5] Additionally, they differ in their species range.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Malesherbia paniculata D.Don | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ "Malesherbia paniculata D. Don - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ a b "Malesherbia paniculata D. Don | The Endemic Plants of Chile". chileanendemics.rbge.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ "Instituto de Botánica Darwinion". www.darwin.edu.ar. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ^ a b Bull-Hereñu, Kester (2020). "Notas acerca de la nueva clasificación de Malesherbia Ruiz & Pav. (Passifloraceae) para Chile". Chloris Chilensis. 32 (2): 1–33 – via Research Gate.