Cestrum laevigatum
Inkberry
Also known as: Cestrum arvense Vell. +14 more
- Cestrum arvense Vell.
- Cestrum axillare Vell.
- Cestrum bella-sombra Dunal
- Cestrum foetidissimum Dunal
- Cestrum foetidissimum var. pallidissimum Dunal
- Cestrum laevigatum var. collinum Dunal
- Cestrum laevigatum var. evolutum Schltdl.
- Cestrum laevigatum var. paraguayense Francey
- Cestrum laevigatum var. pauperculum Schltdl.
- Cestrum laevigatum var. puberulum Sendtn.
- Cestrum memorabile Witasek
- Cestrum multiflorum Schott ex Sendtn.
- Cestrum nocturnum var. pubescens Dunal
- Cestrum pendulinum Dunal
- Cestrum undulatum var. otites Dunal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cestrum laevigatum (commonly known as Inkberry) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Solanaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cestrum genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay
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)
Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Free State, Gulf of Guinea Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, St.Helena, Swaziland, Trinidad-Tobago, Zambia, Zimbabwe