Triplaris weigeltiana
Long Jack, Long John, Mulato Tree, Antwood, Long John
Also known as: Blochmannia weigeltiana Rchb. +15 more
- Blochmannia weigeltiana Rchb.
- Clinama prognostica Rol., 1765
- Polygonum triandrum Rol., 1765
- Triplaris americana Aubl.
- Triplaris americana Rottb.
- Triplaris americana Vahl
- Triplaris martiana Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
- Triplaris martiana var. oblongifolia Meisn.
- Triplaris prognostica Rottb.
- Triplaris prognostica Rottb. ex Brandbyge, 1986
- Triplaris siphonopetala H.Gross
- Triplaris surinamensis Cham.
- Triplaris surinamensis var. benthamiana Meisn.
- Triplaris surinamensis var. chamissoana Meisn.
- Triplaris surinamensis var. crassifolia Benth.
- Triplaris vahliana Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Triplaris weigeltiana (commonly known as Long Jack or Long John) is a tree within the Polygonaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
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)
Hawaii, Society Is., Trinidad-Tobago