Paullinia pterocarpa
Also known as: Paullinia excisa Radlk. +5 more
- Paullinia excisa Radlk.
- Paullinia mexiae Steyerm.
- Paullinia vaupesana Killip & Cuatrec.
- Paullinia vaupesana var. macayana R.E.Schult.
- Paullinia vaupesiana Killip & Cuatrec.
- Paullinia vaupesiana var. macayana R.E.Schult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Paullinia pterocarpa is a climbing plant belonging to the Sapindaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela