Neptunia pubescens
Tropical Puff
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Neptunia pubescens (commonly known as Tropical Puff) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Texas, Uruguay, Windward Is.
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)
Taiwan