Crescentia alata
Morrito
Also known as: Crescentia ternata Sessé & Moc. +5 more
- Crescentia ternata Sessé & Moc.
- Crescentia trifolia Blanco
- Otophora paradoxa Blume
- Parmentiera alata (Kunth) Miers
- Parmentiera alata Kunth
- Pteromischus alatus (Kunth) Pichon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bignoniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Crescentia alata (commonly known as Morrito) is a tree belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua
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)
Chad, Leeward Is., Marianas, Panama, Puerto Rico