Kielmeyera neglecta

Kielmeyera neglecta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Calophyllaceae
Genus: Kielmeyera
Species:
K. neglecta
Binomial name
Kielmeyera neglecta
Saddi 1984
Varieties[2]
  • Kielmeyera neglecta var. neglecta
  • Kielmeyera neglecta var. neglectiifolia Saddi

Kielmeyera neglecta, commonly known as caga-matéria,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Calophyllaceae.[2] It is a tree native to the states of Alagoas, Bahia, and Sergipe in northeastern Brazil. It is native to restinga (tropical moist forest growing on sand) and campo rupestre.[1]

Two varieties are accepted:[2]

  • Kielmeyera neglecta var. neglecta
  • Kielmeyera neglecta var. neglectiifolia Saddi

References

  1. 1 2 3 Fernandez, E.; León, M.L.V.; Martinelli, G. (2021). "Kielmeyera neglecta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (in Portuguese). 2021 e.T189630686A189630689. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T189630686A189630689.pt. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Kielmeyera neglecta Saddi". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
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