Plukenetia loretensis
Also known as: Apodandra loretensis (Ule) Pax & K.Hoffm.
- Apodandra loretensis (Ule) Pax & K.Hoffm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Plukenetia loretensis is a climbing shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela