Matourea

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Matourea
Matourea azurea
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Matourea
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Matourea is a genus in the family Plantaginaceae. It is found in South America. It is the correct name for former genus Achetaria[1] that contained ten species.[2]

The name Matourea refers to the town of Matoury (French Guiana).

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References[edit]

  1. ^ G. D. Colletta; A. V. Scatigna; V. C. Souza (2020). "Assessment of Matourea pratensis (Plantaginaceae: Gratioleae) reveals an older name for Achetaria". Taxon. 69 (6): 1354–1360. doi:10.1002/tax.12293.
  2. ^ "Achetaria Cham. & Schltdl. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2020-09-25.