Pombalia linearifolia
Chancleta
Also known as: Calceolaria linearifolia (Vahl) Britton +15 more
- Calceolaria linearifolia (Vahl) Britton
- Hybanthus caribaeus Urb.
- Hybanthus linearifolius (Vahl) Urb.
- Hybanthus portoricensis Urb.
- Hybanthus strictus (Vent.) Spreng. ex Steud.
- Hybanthus strictus Baill.
- Ionidium linarifolium Ging.
- Ionidium linearifolium (Vahl) Ging.
- Ionidium portoricense (Urb.) Krug & Urb. ex Britton & P.Wilson
- Ionidium portoricense Krug & Urb.
- Ionidium strictum Vent.
- Ionidium suffruticosum Wikstr., 1827
- Solea longifolia Spreng.
- Solea stricta (Vent.) Spreng.
- Viola linariifolia Vahl
- Viola linearifolia Vahl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Violaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Pombalia linearifolia (commonly known as Chancleta) is an annual or shrub belonging to the Violaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico
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)
Florida, Vietnam