Desmodium purpusii
Also known as: Desmodium poeppigianum (Schindl.) J.F.Macbr. +4 more
- Desmodium poeppigianum (Schindl.) J.F.Macbr.
- Meibomia crotalum S.F.Blake
- Meibomia purpusii (Brandegee) S.F.Blake
- Nephromeria lunata Schindl.
- Nephromeria poeppigiana Schindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing subshrub.
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Desmodium purpusii is a climbing shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Peru