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Sterculia pruriens

Grand Mahot
Also known as: Clompanus pruriens (Aubl.) Kuntze +5 more
  • Clompanus pruriens (Aubl.) Kuntze
  • Ivira pruriens Aubl.
  • Sterculia crinita Cav.
  • Sterculia ivira Sw.
  • Sterculia pruriens var. grandiflora Ducke
  • Sterculia pruriens var. pruriens
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Malvaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Originating in South America, Sterculia pruriens (commonly known as Grand Mahot) is a tree belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

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