Prosopanche

Prosopanche is a group of parasitic plants described as a genus in 1868.

It is native to South America and Central America.

Taxonomy

The following species are listed within the genus Prosopanche:

1. Prosopanche americana <small>(R.Br.) Baill.</small> - Pasco, N Argentina, S Brazil
2. Prosopanche bonacinae <small>Speg.</small> - Argentina, Paraguay, Rio Grande do Sul
3. Prosopanche caatingicola <small>R.F.Machado & L.P.Queiroz</small> - Bahia
4. Prosopanche cocuccii <small>Tav. de Carvalho, Záchia & Mariath</small> - Rio Grande do Sul
5. Prosopanche costaricensis <small>L.D.Gómez</small> - Costa Rica
6. Prosopanche demogorgoni <small>Funez</small> - Santa Catarina
7. Prosopanche panguanensis <small>C.Martel & Rob.Fern.</small> - Peru

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