Lecythis lurida (Lecythis lurida)
Description
Lecythis lurida is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae of the order Ericales. It is endemic to Brazil, where is known as castanha-jarana. It is found in the states of Amazonas, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Pará, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, and Sergipe. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Ericales
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Family: Lecythidaceae
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Genus: Lecythis
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