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Acisanthera

Family: Melastomataceae (Melastomat family)

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Acisanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It contains 11 species and is found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It was described by Patrick Browne in 1756.

Where it grows

Many species in this genus are found in waterlogged savannas of the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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