Oplonia spinosa subsp. spinosa
Also known as: Anthacanthus spinosus (Jacq.) Nees +3 more
- Anthacanthus spinosus (Jacq.) Nees
- Eranthemum spinosum (Jacq.) R.Br. ex Roem. & Schult.
- Hesperanthemum spinosum (Jacq.) Kuntze
- Justicia spinosa Jacq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Oplonia spinosa subsp. spinosa is a shrub within the Acanthaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Oplonia spinosa, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is.
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