Calophyllum brasiliense
Jacareuba, Maria
Other regional names: Santa Maria
- Santa Maria
Also known as: Calophyllum brasiliense subsp. mariae (Planch. & Triana) Vesque +16 more
- Calophyllum brasiliense subsp. mariae (Planch. & Triana) Vesque
- Calophyllum brasiliense subsp. verum Vesque
- Calophyllum brasiliense subsp. wrightii Vesque
- Calophyllum brasiliense var. burchellii Vesque
- Calophyllum brasiliense var. elongatum Engl.
- Calophyllum brasiliense var. elongatum Vesque, 1893
- Calophyllum brasiliense var. gardneri Vesque
- Calophyllum brasiliense var. rekoi (Standl.) Standl.
- Calophyllum brasiliense var. spruceana Vesque
- Calophyllum brasilinse subsp. wrightii Vesque, 1893
- Calophyllum calaba Griseb.
- Calophyllum chiapense Standl.
- Calophyllum ellipticum Rusby
- Calophyllum lucidum Benth.
- Calophyllum mariae Planch. & Triana
- Calophyllum piaroanum A.Castillo & C.Gil
- Calophyllum rekoi Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Calophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Calophyllum brasiliense (commonly known as Jacareuba or Maria) is a tree within the Calophyllaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Surinam, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bahamas, Bermuda, Trinidad-Tobago
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms