Damburneya patens
Capberry
Also known as: Borbonia exaltata (Sw.) J.Presl +13 more
- Borbonia exaltata (Sw.) J.Presl
- Laurus patens Sw.
- Nectandra coriacea f. dubia Mez
- Nectandra patens (Sw.) Griseb.
- Ocotea angustitepala (K.Krause) Robyns & R.Wilczek
- Ocotea exaltata (Sw.) Proctor
- Ocotea jamaicensis Mez
- Ocotea patens (Sw.) Alain
- Ocotea patens (Sw.) Nees
- Oreodaphne exaltata (Sw.) Nees
- Persea exaltata (Sw.) Spreng.
- Persea patens (Sw.) Spreng.
- Phoebe patens (Sw.) Nees
- Tylostemon angustitepalus Krause
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Damburneya patens (commonly known as Capberry) is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cameroon