Heteropterys platyptera
Also known as: Banisteria longifolia Sw. +7 more
- Banisteria longifolia Sw.
- Banisteria macrocarpa Pers.
- Banisteria platyptera Sw.
- Heteropteris longifolia (Sw.) Nied.
- Heteropteris platyptera DC.
- Heteropterys longifolia (Sw.) Nied.
- Heteropterys platyptera var. borealis (Nied.) J.F.Macbr.
- Heteropterys platyptera var. martinicensis (Nied.) J.F.Macbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Heteropterys platyptera is a climbing plant belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Leeward Is., Windward Is.