Picrodendron baccatum
Blackwood, Jamaica Walnut
Also known as: Juglans baccata L. +5 more
- Juglans baccata L.
- Picrodendron juglans Griseb.
- Picrodendron macrocarpum (A.Rich.) Britton
- Picrodendron medium Small
- Schmidelia macrocapa A.Rich.
- Schmidelia macrocarpa A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Picrodendraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Picrodendron baccatum (commonly known as Blackwood or Jamaica-walnut) is a tree belonging to the Picrodendraceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Southwest Caribbean
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago