Poitea multiflora
Also known as: Clitoria multiflora Sw. +4 more
- Clitoria multiflora Sw.
- Nauchea multiflora (Sw.) J.T.Descourt.
- Poitea plumieri Urb.
- Vilmorinia multiflora (Sw.) DC.
- Vilmorinia plumieri (Urb.) Urb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Poitea multiflora is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
El Salvador