Lecythis minor
Lecythis
Also known as: Chytroma bipartita (Pittier) R.Knuth +7 more
- Chytroma bipartita (Pittier) R.Knuth
- Chytroma valida Miers
- Eschweilera bolivarensis R.Knuth
- Eschweilera valida (Miers) Nied.
- Lecythis bipartita Pittier
- Lecythis elliptica Kunth
- Lecythis magdalenica Dugand
- Lecythis purdiei R.Knuth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lecythidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Lecythis minor (commonly known as Lecythis) is a tree within the Lecythidaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Panama, Venezuela
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)
El Salvador, Honduras