Cestrum scandens
Also known as: Cestrum flexuosum Francey +4 more
- Cestrum flexuosum Francey
- Cestrum laxiflorum Dunal
- Cestrum paniculatum Roem. & Schult.
- Cestrum perilambanon Loes.
- Cestrum scandens var. terminale Dunal
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or tree.
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Cestrum scandens is a climbing shrub or tree belonging to the Solanaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cestrum, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela