Matayba apetala
Cobywood
Also known as: Cupania apetala Macfad. +2 more
- Cupania apetala Macfad.
- Matayba apetala f. genuina Radlk.
- Ratonia apetala (Macfad.) Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Matayba apetala (commonly known as Cobywood) is a tree belonging to the Sapindaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama