Triplaris cumingiana
Ant Tree
Also known as: Triplaris americana Pav. ex Meisn. +4 more
- Triplaris americana Pav. ex Meisn.
- Triplaris arnottiana Meisn.
- Triplaris auriculata Meisn.
- Triplaris guayaquilensis Wedd.
- Triplaris lindeniana Wedd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Triplaris cumingiana (commonly known as Ant Tree) is a tree within the Polygonaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. 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)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, 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)
Puerto Rico