Eubrachion ambiguum var. jamaicense
Tapeworm Plant
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Santalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic epiphyte.
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Originating in South America, Eubrachion ambiguum var. jamaicense (commonly known as Tapeworm-Plant) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Santalaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Eubrachion ambiguum, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico
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