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Mahurea

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Mahurea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Calophyllaceae
Genus: Mahurea
Aubl.
Species[1]
Mahurea palustris

Mahurea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calophyllaceae.[2] The genus comprises two species, native to Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, and northern Brazil.

The species are shrubs or medium-sized evergreen trees with reddish wood. They bear terminal panicles of pinkish or purplish flowers.

References

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  1. ^ "Mahurea Aubl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  2. ^ Stephens, P.F. (2001 onwards). Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 9, June 2008. http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/Research/APweb/