Cephalanthus salicifolius
Mexican Buttonbush, Willowleaf Buttonbush
Also known as: Cephalanthus occidentalis subsp. salicifolius (Humb. & Bonpl.) Borhidi & Diego +2 more
- Cephalanthus occidentalis subsp. salicifolius (Humb. & Bonpl.) Borhidi & Diego
- Cephalanthus occidentalis var. salicifolius (Humb. & Bonpl.) A.Gray
- Cephalanthus peroblongus Wernham
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Cephalanthus salicifolius (commonly known as Mexican buttonbush or Willowleaf Buttonbush) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Honduras, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Texas