Agdestis clematidea
Rockroot
Also known as: Agdestis teterrima De Not. +1 more
- Agdestis teterrima De Not.
- Agdestis teterrima DeNot.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Phytolaccaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing, sometimes tuberous shrub.
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Agdestis clematidea (commonly known as Rockroot) is a climbing shrub within the Phytolaccaceae family. It naturally occurs 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
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Texas
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)
Costa Rica, Cuba, Florida, Puerto Rico