Polystemma scopulorum
Also known as: Matelea decaisnei Woodson +4 more
- Matelea decaisnei Woodson
- Matelea rupestris (Brandegee) Woodson
- Matelea scopulorum (Brandegee) Woodson
- Polystemma rupestre Brandegee
- Polystemma viridiflora Decne.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial.
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Polystemma scopulorum is a scrambling plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua