Stenandrium tuberosum
Mata Espiritista
Also known as: Cryphiacanthus tuberosus (L.) Herter +4 more
- Cryphiacanthus tuberosus (L.) Herter
- Gerardia portoricensis Britton & P.Wilson
- Gerardia rupestris (Sw.) Raf.
- Gerardia tuberosa L.
- Stenandrium rupestre (Sw.) Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to South America, Stenandrium tuberosum (commonly known as Mata Espiritista) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.