Polystemma guatemalense
Arborescente Rattan
Also known as: Labidostelma guatemalense Schltr. +3 more
- Labidostelma guatemalense Schltr.
- Matelea hintoniana Woodson
- Matelea quirosii (Standl.) Woodson
- Vincetoxicum quirosii Standl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or liana.
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Polystemma guatemalense (commonly known as Arborescente Rattan) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
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 Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua