Heterosavia bahamensis
Bahama Maidenbush
Also known as: Savia apiculata Urb. +4 more
- Savia apiculata Urb.
- Savia bahamensis Britton
- Savia clusiifolia Griseb.
- Savia clusiifolia var. genuina Müll.Arg.
- Savia perlucens Britton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phyllanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Heterosavia bahamensis (commonly known as Bahama maidenbush) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Phyllanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Florida, Jamaica, Southwest Caribbean, Turks-Caicos Is.