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Phytolacca dioica

Belhambra, Pokeweed
Other regional names: Umbratree
  • Umbratree
Also known as: Phytolacca arborea Moq. +5 more
  • Phytolacca arborea Moq.
  • Phytolacca dioica var. ovatifolia Chodat
  • Phytolacca populifolia Salisb.
  • Phytolacca weberbaueri H.Walter
  • Pircunia dioica (L.) Moq.
  • Sarcoca dioica (L.) Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Phytolaccaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Naturally occurring in South America, Phytolacca dioica (commonly known as Belhambra or Pokeweed) is a tree belonging to the Phytolaccaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay

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)
Algeria, Ascension, Bolivia, Botswana, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cyprus, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Hawaii, India, KwaZulu-Natal, Libya, Madeira, Mexico Southwest, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Northern Provinces, Queensland, Sicilia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tunisia, Venezuela, Zaïre

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