Myrospermum frutescens
Cercipo
Also known as: Bannisteria purpurea Mill. +7 more
- Bannisteria purpurea Mill.
- Calusia emarginata Bertero ex Steud.
- Calusia emarginata Klotzsch
- Myrospermum emarginatum Klotzsch
- Myrospermum frutescens var. emarginatum (Klotzsch) M.Gómez
- Myrospermum secundum Klotzsch
- Myroxylon frutescens (Jacq.) Willd.
- Toluifera frutescens (Jacq.) H.Karst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Myrospermum frutescens (commonly known as Cercipo) is a shrub or tree within the Fabaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Venezuelan Antilles