Pelliciera benthamii
Tea Mangrove
Also known as: Pelliciera rhizophorae var. benthamii Planch. & Triana
- Pelliciera rhizophorae var. benthamii Planch. & Triana
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Tetrameristaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Pelliciera benthamii (commonly known as Tea mangrove) is a tree within the Tetrameristaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Panama