Malesherbia tocopillana
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| Malesherbia tocopillana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Passifloraceae |
| Genus: | Malesherbia |
| Species: | M. tocopillana |
| Binomial name | |
| Malesherbia tocopillana Ricardi | |
Malesherbia tocopillana is a species of subshrub endemic to Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region in Chile.[2][3] It is found in costal deserts at altitudes of 150 - 400 m.[4] It reaches heights of 50 cm, has 25 - 65mm long leaves and simple racemes with pink flowers.[2][1][5][6] It is considered a very rare plant, with only 9 live individuals documented, as such, it is classified as endangered.[1]