Palicourea alpina
Tafetan
Also known as: Palicourea brevithyrsa Britton & Standl. +2 more
- Palicourea brevithyrsa Britton & Standl.
- Psychotria alpina Sw.
- Uragoga alpina (Sw.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Palicourea alpina (commonly known as Tafetan) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico