Heteropterys megaptera
Also known as: Heteropteris lasseri W.R.Anderson +5 more
- Heteropteris lasseri W.R.Anderson
- Heteropteris megaptera A.Juss.
- Heteropterys gigantocarpa Skottsb.
- Heteropterys lasseri W.R.Anderson
- Heteropterys megaptera f. eglandulosa Nied.
- Heteropterys megaptera f. glandulifera Nied.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Found natively in South America, Heteropterys megaptera is a climbing plant belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Guyana, Venezuela