Daphnopsis americana subsp. caribaea
Maho, Caribbean Burn Nose
Other regional names: Mahow
- Mahow
Also known as: Daphnopsis caribaea Griseb. +1 more
- Daphnopsis caribaea Griseb.
- Daphnopsis seibertii Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Thymelaeaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Daphnopsis americana subsp. caribaea (commonly known as Maho or Caribbean burn nose) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Thymelaeaceae family. Originating in South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Daphnopsis americana, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Base Species & Variations