Odontonema tubaeforme
Firespike
Also known as: Justicia tubaeformis Bertol. +12 more
- Justicia tubaeformis Bertol.
- Justicia tubiformis Bertol.
- Odontonema amicorum V.M.Baum
- Odontonema flagellum (Oerst.) Kuntze
- Odontonema longifolium (Oerst.) Kuntze
- Odontonema pantasmense (Oerst.) Kuntze
- Odontonema strictum (Nees) Kuntze
- Thyrsacanthus flagellum Oerst.
- Thyrsacanthus longifolius Oerst.
- Thyrsacanthus pantasmensis Oerst.
- Thyrsacanthus strictus f. evolutior Donn.Sm.
- Thyrsacanthus strictus Nees
- Thyrsacanthus tubaeformis (Bertol.) Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Odontonema tubaeforme (commonly known as Firespike) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama
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)
Cook Is., Florida, Hawaii, Marianas, Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu