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Tropaeolum peltophorum

Shield Nasturtium
Also known as: Tropaeolum garibaldii Garaway ex J.Dix +13 more
  • Tropaeolum garibaldii Garaway ex J.Dix
  • Tropaeolum lobbianum Hook.
  • Tropaeolum lobbianum var. cardinale Neubert
  • Tropaeolum lobbianum var. hederifolium Anon.
  • Tropaeolum lobbianum var. perfection Anon.
  • Tropaeolum lobbianum var. splendens C.Morren
  • Tropaeolum lobbianum var. splendens Groenland
  • Tropaeolum lobbianum var. tricolor Van Houtte
  • Tropaeolum lobbianum var. tricolor VanHoutte
  • Tropaeolum peltophorum var. fimbriatum F.T.Hubb.
  • Tropaeolum peltophorum var. hederifolium F.T.Hubb.
  • Tropaeolum peltophorum var. miniatum F.T.Hubb.
  • Tropaeolum peltophorum var. reginae F.T.Hubb.
  • Trophaeum peltophorum (Benth.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Tropaeolaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.

Indigenous to South America, Tropaeolum peltophorum (commonly known as Shield Nasturtium) is a climbing plant belonging to the Tropaeolaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

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