Moquilea tomentosa
Also known as: Licania tomentosa (Benth.) Fritsch +6 more
- Licania tomentosa (Benth.) Fritsch
- Licania tomentosa Kuntze
- Licania tomentosa var. angustifolia Hook.f.
- Licania tomentosa var. latifolia Hook.f.
- Moquilea tomentosa var. angustifolia Hook.fil.
- Moquilea tomentosa var. latifolia Hook.fil.
- Pleragina odorata Arruda
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Chrysobalanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Moquilea tomentosa is a tree within the Chrysobalanaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
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)
Brazil North, Brazil West-Central