Ungnadia speciosa
Mexican Buckeye, Mexican Buckeye
Other regional names: Spanish Buckeye +1 more
- Spanish Buckeye
- Texas Buckeye
Also known as: Ungnadia heptaphylla Scheele +1 more
- Ungnadia heptaphylla Scheele
- Ungnadia heterophylla Scheele
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Ungnadia speciosa (commonly known as Mexican buckeye) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas
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)
Arkansas