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Lorenzia: Monotypic Marvel of Northern Brazil

Lorenzia is a monotypic genus in the Araceae tribe Spathicarpeae, represented solely by Lorenzia umbrosa endemic to Amapá state in northern Brazil. The genus was first described in 2012 following molecular phylogenetic analysis and morphological confirmation in cultivation, and it honors Brazilian botanist Harri Lorenzi.

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LORENZIA SPECIES

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Lorenzia umbrosa Lorenzia umbrosa is a rare, monotypic aroid from Amapá, Brazil, prized by collectors for its small sagittate leaves and compact purple‑brown inflorescences.

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