Chiranthodendron pentadactylon
Devil's Hand Tree, Mexican Handplant
Other regional names: Mexican Hat Plant
- Mexican Hat Plant
Also known as: Cheirostemon apetalus Cerv. +3 more
- Cheirostemon apetalus Cerv.
- Cheirostemon platanoides Bonpl.
- Cheirostemon platanoides Kunth
- Chiranthodendron platanoides (Bonpl.) Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (commonly known as Devil's-Hand-Tree or Mexican handplant) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest