Jacquemontia bahiensis
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NameJacquemontia bahiensis
Scientific NameJacquemontia bahiensis O'Donell
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) biome in Brazil, specifically found in the Natal Dunes State Park (Parque Estadual Dunas do Natal) in Rio Grande do Norte.
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Rarityuncommon
Description
A climbing vine (trepadeira) characterized by its whitish-green leaves (folhas verde-esbranquiçadas). The herbarium specimen displays alternate, ovate leaves along a stem, with terminal clusters of dried reproductive structures.
