Ilex paraguariensis var. paraguariensis
Also known as: Rhamnus quitensis Spreng.
- Rhamnus quitensis Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Aquifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Ilex paraguariensis var. paraguariensis is a shrub or tree belonging to the Aquifoliaceae family. Originating in South America, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Ilex paraguariensis, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii
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