Hirtella americana
Pigeon Plum
Also known as: Chrysobalanus americanus (L.) Morales +3 more
- Chrysobalanus americanus (L.) Morales
- Chrysobalanus mollicomus (Kunth) M.Gómez
- Hirtella mollicoma Kunth
- Hirtella mollissima Hemsl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Chrysobalanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Hirtella americana (commonly known as Pigeon-Plum) is a tree belonging to the Chrysobalanaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela