Celosia virgata
Albahaca
Also known as: Celosia virgata var. paniculata Suess. +3 more
- Celosia virgata var. paniculata Suess.
- Lestibudesia virgata (Jacq.) Sweet
- Lestibudesia virgata R.Br.
- Nevrolis fuscata Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Celosia virgata (commonly known as Albahaca) is a shrub within the Amaranthaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Venezuela