Stachytarpheta praetermissa
Porterweed
Also known as: Abena Neck. +8 more
- Abena Neck.
- Cymburus Salisb.
- Melasanthus Pohl
- Sherardia Mill.
- Stachytarpha Vahl
- Tarpheta Raf.
- Ubochea Baill.
- Valerianoides Medik.
- Vermicularia Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Verbenaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Stachytarpheta praetermissa (commonly known as Porterweed) is a shrub belonging to the Verbenaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast