Zapoteca portoricensis subsp. portoricensis
Also known as: Acacia colleana C.Presl +17 more
- Acacia colleana C.Presl
- Acacia hamiltonii Desv.
- Acacia ungulata Desv.
- Acacia venusta Willd.
- Acacia vespertina Macfad.
- Anneslia nicaraguensis (Taub. & Loes.) Britton & Rose
- Anneslia spraguei Britton & Rose
- Calliandra nicaraguensis Taub. & Loes.
- Calliandra nogalensis Lundell
- Calliandra portoricensis var. major Sprague
- Calliandra siltepecensis Lundell
- Calliandra spraguei (Britton & Rose) Lundell
- Calliandra ungulata (Desv.) Benth. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Calliandra ungulata Benth.
- Calliandra vespertina (Macfad.) Benth. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Lysiloma marchianum Griseb.
- Mimosa guineensis Schumach. & Thonn.
- Mimosa venusta Poir.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub or tree.
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Originating in North America and South America, Zapoteca portoricensis subsp. portoricensis is a scrambling shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Zapoteca portoricensis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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)
Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, Jawa, Nigeria, Togo
Base Species & Variations