Hypelate trifoliata
Hypelate, Inkwood
Other regional names: White Ironwood
- White Ironwood
Also known as: Amyris hypelate Rob. ex Lunan +3 more
- Amyris hypelate Rob. ex Lunan
- Amyris lypelata Steud.
- Amyris philippaea Rob. ex Lunan
- Amyris robinsonii DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Hypelate trifoliata (commonly known as Hypelate or Inkwood) is a tree within the Sapindaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is.