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Citronella gongonha

Also known as: Cassine congonha A.St.-Hil. +9 more
  • Cassine congonha A.St.-Hil.
  • Cassine gongonha Mart.
  • Ilex gongonha (Mart.) D.Don
  • Myginda congonha Miers
  • Myginda gongonha (Mart.) DC.
  • Villaresia congonha Miers
  • Villaresia cuspidata Miers
  • Villaresia gongonha (Mart.) Miers
  • Villaresia gongonha C.Muell.
  • Villaresia gongonha var. integrifolia Engl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cardiopteridaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.

Originating in South America, Citronella gongonha is a shrub belonging to the Cardiopteridaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay

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