Tetrapterys calophylla
Also known as: Tetrapterys calophylla subsp. calophylla +3 more
- Tetrapterys calophylla subsp. calophylla
- Tetrapterys calophylla var. boliviana Rusby
- Tetrapterys calophylla var. calophylla
- Tetrapterys calophylla var. typica Nied.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or liana.
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Indigenous to South America, Tetrapterys calophylla is a climbing shrub belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela