Megaskepasma erythrochlamys
Brazilian Red Cloak, Red Cloak
Also known as: Perenideboles ciliatum Ram.Goyena
- Perenideboles ciliatum Ram.Goyena
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Found natively in South America, Megaskepasma erythrochlamys (commonly known as Brazilian Red-Cloak or Red-Cloak) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Surinam, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Comoros, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad-Tobago