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pineland milkberry
Scientific Name: Chiococca parvifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pineland Milkberry (Chiococca parvifolia)
Pineland Milkberry, scientifically known as Chiococca parvifolia Wullschl. ex Griseb., is a perennial vine or shrub belonging to the genus Chiococca. It is also sometimes referred to as Pineland Snowberry.
Common Names
- Pineland Milkberry
- Pineland Snowberry (less common)
- West Indian Milkberry
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chiococca parvifolia Wullschl. ex Griseb.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
- Rank: Species
- Accepted Symbol: CHPA17
- Synonym: Chiococca alba (L.) Hitchc. (Current Standing: not accepted - synonym)
Distribution and Habitat
Information suggests this plant is found in the United States, specifically in pineland habitats, often co-occurring with species like pineland fern (Anemia adiantifolia) in South Florida slash pinelands.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Habit: Vine, Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
Ecological Role
The text mentions its presence in pineland communities and its co-occurrence with other plant species. It's also mentioned in the context of Brazilian pepper occurrence.
Further Information
- Discover Life page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Chiococca parvifolia.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)