Rochefortia acanthophora
Greenheart Ebony
Also known as: Ehretia acanthophora DC. +2 more
- Ehretia acanthophora DC.
- Ehretia spinosa Spreng. ex A.DC.
- Rochefortia acanthophora f. microphylla Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Rochefortia acanthophora (commonly known as Greenheart Ebony) is a shrub within the Boraginaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico