Heteropterys tomentosa
Also known as: Heteropteris nudicaulis S.Moore +8 more
- Heteropteris nudicaulis S.Moore
- Heteropteris spectabilis Mart. ex A.Juss.
- Heteropteris tomentosa A.Juss.
- Heteropterys aphrodisiaca Machado
- Heteropterys nudicaulis S.Moore
- Heteropterys spectabilis Mart. ex A.Juss.
- Heteropterys tomentosa var. glabrata Nied.
- Heteropterys tomentosa var. minor Nied.
- Heteropterys verbascifolia Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Heteropterys tomentosa is a climbing shrub belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Peru