Plukenetia volubilis
Inca Peanut
Also known as: Fragariopsis paxii Pittier +3 more
- Fragariopsis paxii Pittier
- Plukenetia macrostyla Ule
- Plukenetia peruviana Müll.Arg.
- Sajorium volubile (L.) Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Plukenetia volubilis (commonly known as Inca-peanut) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, 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)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela, Windward Is.