Heterocentron elegans
Also known as: Heeria elegans Schltdl. +7 more
- Heeria elegans Schltdl.
- Heeria procumbens Naudin
- Heterocentron sessile Gleason
- Heterocentron sessilis Gleason
- Hypostate elegans (Schltdl.) Hoffmanns.
- Monochaetum guatemalense Standl. & Steyerm.
- Rhexia elegans Schltdl.
- Schizocentron elegans (Schltdl.) Meisn.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Heterocentron elegans is a plant belonging to the Melastomataceae family.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast
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)
Colombia