Prosopanche is a group of parasitic plants described as a genus in 1868.de Bary, Heinrich Anton. 1868. Abhandlungen der Naturforschenden Gesellschaft zu Halle 10: 267 descriptions in Latin, commentary in GermanTropicos, Prosopanche de Bary
It is native to South America and Central America.Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant FamiliesDavidse, G., M. Sousa Sánchez, S. Knapp & F. Chiang Cabrera. 2014. Saururaceae a Zygophyllaceae. 2(3): ined. In G. Davidse, M. Sousa Sánchez, S. Knapp & F. Chiang Cabrera (eds.) Fl. Mesoamer.. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, MéxicoForzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/2010 . Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Taxonomy The following species are listed within the genus Prosopanche: Prosopanche americana (R.Br.) Baill. - Pasco, N Argentina, S Brazil Prosopanche bonacinae Speg. - Argentina, Paraguay, Rio Grande do Sul Prosopanche caatingicola R.F.Machado & L.P.Queiroz - Bahia Prosopanche cocuccii Tav. de Carvalho, Záchia & Mariath - Rio Grande do Sul Prosopanche costaricensis L.D.Gómez - Costa Rica Prosopanche demogorgoni Funez - Santa Catarina Prosopanche panguanensis C.Martel & Rob.Fern. - Peru
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