Desmanthus pernambucanus
Pigeon Bundleflower, Wild Tantan
Also known as: Acuan bahamense Britton & Rose +3 more
- Acuan bahamense Britton & Rose
- Desmanthus diffusus Willd.
- Desmanthus strictus Bertol.
- Desmanthus virgatus var. strictus Bertero ex Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Found natively in South America, Desmanthus pernambucanus (commonly known as Pigeon Bundleflower or Wild Tantan) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Windward Is.
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)
Canary Is., Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Marquesas, Northern Territory, Queensland, Samoa, Taiwan