Macropsychanthus comosus
Also known as: Canavalia reflexa (Hook.f.) C.Wright +7 more
- Canavalia reflexa (Hook.f.) C.Wright
- Dioclea comosa (G.Mey.) Kuntze
- Dioclea labathei H.St.John
- Dioclea reflexa (Hook.f.) C.Wright
- Dioclea reflexa Hook.f.
- Dolichos comosus G.Mey.
- Lepidamphora volubilis Zoll.
- Mucuna comosa (G.Mey.) DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Macropsychanthus comosus is a climbing plant within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, North America, and 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)
AFRICA, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Benin, Brazil North, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Liberia, Madagascar, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Sierra Leone, Surinam, Togo, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Zaïre
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)
Caroline Is., Galápagos, Gilbert Is., Tanzania