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Zea luxurians

Florida Teosinte, Southern Guatemalan Teosinte
Other regional names: Teosinte
  • Teosinte
Also known as: Euchlaena luxurians Durieu & Asch. +5 more
  • Euchlaena luxurians Durieu & Asch.
  • Euchlaena luxurians Miers
  • Euchlaena mexicana var. luxurians (Durieu & Asch.) Haines
  • Reana luxurians Durieu
  • Zea mays subsp. luxurians (Durieu & Asch.) Iltis
  • Zea mexicana subsp. luxurians (Durieu & Asch.) Greb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Zea luxurians (commonly known as Florida teosinte or southern Guatemalan teosinte) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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)
Colombia, French Guiana

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