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Eschweilera mexicana

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Cajita
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Lecythidaceae
Genus: Eschweilera
Species:
E. mexicana
Binomial name
Eschweilera mexicana
Wendt, S.A.Mori & Prance

Eschweilera mexicana, the cajita or jicarillo, is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is found only in Mexico. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Eschweilera mexicana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T32041A9676790. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T32041A9676790.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.