Oxossia albicans is a subshrub in the genus Oxossia (Passifloraceae subfamily Turneroideae). It is native to the wet tropics of eastern Brazil, specifically the Atlantic forest.
Description It is 40–80 cm tall and has yellow heterostylous flowers.
Taxonomy Taxonomic history Previously, O. albicans was classified as Turnera, however, recent phylogenetic analyses justified its classification as Oxossia.
Conservation As of 2017, O. albicans is classified as endangered.Lista do grau de ameaça das espécies de Flora e Fauna do estado da Bahia
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