Calycophyllum candidissimum
Degame
Also known as: Macrocnemum candidissimum Vahl +2 more
- Macrocnemum candidissimum Vahl
- Mussaenda candida Poir.
- Mussaenda candidissima (Vahl) Schult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Calycophyllum candidissimum (commonly known as Degame) is a tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela