Cariniana pyriformis
Colombian Mahogany
Also known as: Cariniana clavata Novik +1 more
- Cariniana clavata Novik
- Cariniana exigua Miers
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lecythidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Cariniana pyriformis (commonly known as Colombian Mahogany) is a tree belonging to the Lecythidaceae family. 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)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, 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)
Trinidad-Tobago