Guettarda elliptica
Elliptic Leaf Velvetseed, Hammock Velvetseed
Also known as: Donkelaaria dichotoma (M.Martens & Galeotti) Lem. +8 more
- Donkelaaria dichotoma (M.Martens & Galeotti) Lem.
- Guettarda blodgettii Shuttlew.
- Guettarda dichotoma M.Martens & Galeotti
- Guettarda fuertesii Urb.
- Guettarda lindeniana var. reticulata (Griseb.) M.Gómez
- Guettarda reticulata Griseb.
- Guettarda tetrandra Sessé & Moc.
- Matthiola dichotoma (M.Martens & Galeotti) Kuntze
- Matthiola reticulata (Griseb.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Guettarda elliptica (commonly known as Elliptic-Leaf Velvetseed or Hammock Velvetseed) is a shrub or tree within the Rubiaceae family. It originates 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
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela