Diplopterys cristata
Also known as: Banisteria cristata Griseb. +2 more
- Banisteria cristata Griseb.
- Banisteria orbicularis Nied.
- Banisteriopsis cristata (Griseb.) Cuatrec.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malpighiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Diplopterys cristata is a climbing plant belonging to the Malpighiaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela