Hura crepitans
Sandbox Tree
Also known as: Hura brasiliensis Willd. +13 more
- Hura brasiliensis Willd.
- Hura crepitans f. oblongifolia Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans f. orbicularis Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans f. ovata Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans var. genuina Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans var. membranacea Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans var. oblongifolia Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans var. orbicularis Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans var. ovata Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans var. senegalensis (Baill.) Boiss.
- Hura crepitans var. senegalensis Müll.Arg.
- Hura crepitans var. strepens Müll.Arg.
- Hura senegalensis Baill.
- Hura strepens Willd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Hura crepitans (commonly known as Sandbox tree) is a tree within the Euphorbiaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Benin, Central African Republic, Florida, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau