Petitia domingensis
Bastard Stopper
Also known as: Aegiphila punctata Turcz. +7 more
- Aegiphila punctata Turcz.
- Callicarpa cinerea A.Rich.
- Citharexylum melanocardium Sw.
- Petitia domingensis var. ekmanii Moldenke
- Petitia domingensis var. poeppigii (Schauer) Moldenke
- Petitia poeppigii Schauer
- Premna reticulata Juss.
- Vitex petitia Bramley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Petitia domingensis (commonly known as Bastard Stopper) is a tree belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico