Stachytarpheta strigosa
West Indian Porterweed
Also known as: Stachytarpheta strigosa var. alainii Moldenke +3 more
- Stachytarpheta strigosa var. alainii Moldenke
- Valerianoides strigosa (Vahl) Britton
- Valerianoides strigosa O.F.Cook & G.N.Collins
- Zappania strigosa (Vahl) Mirb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Verbenaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Stachytarpheta strigosa (commonly known as West Indian porterweed) is a shrub within the Verbenaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago