Macroscepis hirsuta
Rattan
Also known as: Macroscepis barbata S.F.Blake +11 more
- Macroscepis barbata S.F.Blake
- Macroscepis equatorialis Woodson
- Macroscepis panamensis Woodson
- Macroscepis trianae Decne. ex Triana
- Macroscepis trianae Decne. ex Trin., 1854
- Macroscepis tristis (Seem.) Benth. & Hook.f.
- Macroscepis tristis (Seem.) Benth. & Hook.fil. ex Hemsl.
- Matelea hirsuta (Vahl) Woodson
- Matelea stellulifera Standl. & L.O.Williams
- Matelea trianae (Decne. ex Triana) Spellman
- Matelea tristis (Seem.) Spellman
- Schubertia tristis Seem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Macroscepis hirsuta (commonly known as Rattan) is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.