Gymnanthes lucida
Oysterwood
Also known as: Ateramnus lucidus (Sw.) Rothm. +3 more
- Ateramnus lucidus (Sw.) Rothm.
- Excoecaria lucida (Sw.) Sw.
- Gymmanthes lucida Sw.
- Sebastiania lucida (Sw.) Müll.Arg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Gymnanthes lucida (commonly known as Oysterwood) is a tree within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is.