Heteropterys nitida
Also known as: Heteropteris nitida DC. +5 more
- Heteropteris nitida DC.
- Heteropterys fulgens Graham
- Heteropterys nitida f. acuminata Kralik
- Heteropterys nitida var. argentea Lindl.
- Heteropterys nitida var. aurea Lindl.
- Heteropterys nitida var. aurifolia A.Juss.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Heteropterys nitida is a scrambling shrub within the Malpighiaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast