Calopogonium caeruleum
Jicama
Also known as: Calopogonium caeruleum (Benth.) Hemsl., 1880 +15 more
- Calopogonium caeruleum (Benth.) Hemsl., 1880
- Calopogonium caeruleum (Benth.) Sauvalle
- Calopogonium caeruleum var. glabrescens Malme
- Calopogonium coeruleum (Benth.) Sauvalle
- Calopogonium coeruleum var. glabrescens (Benth.) Malme
- Calopogonium plumosum Piper
- Calopogonium pumilum Urb.
- Cyanostremma caeruleum (Benth.) Benth.
- Cyanostremma caeruleum (Benth.) Hook. & Arn., 1840
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- Stenolobium caeruleum Benth.
- Stenolobium caeruleum var. glabrescens Benth.
- Stenolobium caeruleum var. villosius Benth.
- Stenolobium coeruleum Benth., 1838
- Stenolobium glabrum Benth.
- Stenolobium tomentosum Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Calopogonium caeruleum (commonly known as Jicama) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
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, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, 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)
Bismarck Archipelago, Christmas I., New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland