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Zapoteca portoricensis subsp. flavida

Also known as: Calliandra alba Benth. ex B.D.Jacks. +1 more
  • Calliandra alba Benth. ex B.D.Jacks.
  • Calliandra flavida Urb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.

Zapoteca portoricensis subsp. flavida is a scrambling shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Zapoteca portoricensis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Peru, Venezuela, 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, Ghana, Nigeria, Togo
Base Species & Variations

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