Polianthes tuberosa
Tuberose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Polianthes tuberosa (commonly known as Tuberose) is a tuberous plant within the Asparagaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belize, Caroline Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Marianas, Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Seychelles, Society Is., Turkey, Windward Is.