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Phyllanthaceae
Cicca

not marked as a favorite taxon *Cicca acida (Linnaeus) Merrill. Common name: Tahitian Gooseberry-tree, Otaheite. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas, from horticultural use. Distribution: Native of South America (Brazil).

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Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bouman et al (2022); = Phyllanthus acidus (L.) Skeels — Bah, Fl2, FNA12, K4; Averrhoa acida Linnaeus. Basionym: Averrhoa acida L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Phyllanthus acidus - FNA12

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