Flacourtia inermis
Batoko Plum, Lovi Lovi
Other regional names: Plum Of Martinique
- Plum Of Martinique
Also known as: Flacourtia quintuplinervis Turcz.
- Flacourtia quintuplinervis Turcz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Salicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to Tropical Asia and the Pacific, Flacourtia inermis (commonly known as Batoko Plum or Lovi-Lovi) is a tree belonging to the Salicaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, New Guinea, Sulawesi, Sumatera
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)
Assam, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms