Capraria mexicana
Tamaulipan Tea
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Capraria mexicana (commonly known as Tamaulipan tea) is a shrub belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
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)
Texas