Heteropterys sanguinea
Withe
Also known as: Atopocarpus Cuatrec. +6 more
- Atopocarpus Cuatrec.
- Banisteria L.
- Clonodia Griseb.
- Heteropteris Kunth
- Holopetalon Rchb.
- Skoliopteris Cuatrec.
- Skoliopterys Cuatrecasas
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Heteropterys sanguinea (commonly known as Withe) is a climbing plant within the Malpighiaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru