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Gyrocarpus americanus subsp. americanus

Also known as: Gyrocarpus acuminatus Meisn. +16 more
  • Gyrocarpus acuminatus Meisn.
  • Gyrocarpus americanus var. gaertneri Schltdl.
  • Gyrocarpus americanus var. humboldtii Schltdl.
  • Gyrocarpus americanus var. jacquinii Schltdl.
  • Gyrocarpus americanus var. schiedei Schltdl.
  • Gyrocarpus asiaticus var. cordatus Meisn.
  • Gyrocarpus asiaticus var. javanicus Meisn.
  • Gyrocarpus asiaticus var. philippinensis Meisn.
  • Gyrocarpus asiaticus var. zeylanicus Meisn.
  • Gyrocarpus asiaticus Willd.
  • Gyrocarpus jacquinii Gaertn.
  • Gyrocarpus jacquinii Roxb.
  • Gyrocarpus jacquinii var. javanicus (Meisn.) Domin
  • Gyrocarpus jacquinii var. schiedei (Schltdl.) Schltdl.
  • Gyrocarpus lobatus Blanco
  • Gyrocarpus rugosus R.Br.
  • Gyrocarpus rugosus var. philippinensis Meisn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Hernandiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Gyrocarpus americanus subsp. americanus is a tree belonging to the Hernandiaceae family. Originating in Africa, Tropical Asia, Australasia, North America, the Pacific, and South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Gyrocarpus americanus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, NORTHERN AMERICA, PACIFIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Brazil, Central America, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Mexico, Northern South America, Papuasia, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil Northeast, Christmas I., Cocos (Keeling) I., Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Jawa, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maldives, Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicaragua, Northern Territory, Panama, Philippines, Queensland, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Australia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Chagos Archipelago, Tonga
Base Species & Variations

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