Polypremum procumbens
Juniper Leaf, Polypremum
Other regional names: Rustweed
- Rustweed
Also known as: Hasslerella rojasii Chodat +6 more
- Hasslerella rojasii Chodat
- Polypremum laxum Raf.
- Polypremum linnaei Michx.
- Polypremum schlechtendahlii Walp.
- Polypremum schlechtendalii Walp.
- Polypremum squarrosum Raf.
- Veronica marilandica L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Tetrachondraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Polypremum procumbens (commonly known as Juniper-Leaf or Polypremum) is a shrub belonging to the Tetrachondraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Delaware, El Salvador, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Illinois, Jamaica, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nicaragua, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Surinam, Tennessee, Texas, Venezuela, Virginia
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)
Caroline Is., Hawaii, Marianas, Marshall Is., Wallis-Futuna Is.