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uvero de monte

Scientific Name: Coccoloba sintenisii

Family: Polygonaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Uvero de Monte (Coccoloba sintenisii)

The Coccoloba sintenisii, commonly known as Uvero de Monte (mountain grape), is a plant found in tropical and subtropical regions. This page provides information on its classification, distribution, and characteristics.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions this plant having a shrub-like development, which may be something to consider for small pets, depending on how large the plant gets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coccoloba sintenisii Urb. ex Lindau
  • Common Name: Uvero de Monte (mountain grape)
  • Family: Polygonaceae (knotweed, renoues, buckwheat family)
  • Genus: Coccoloba P. Browne
  • Synonym: Uvifera sintenisii (Urban) Kuntze

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to tropical and subtropical regions.
  • Specifically mentioned as being found in Puerto Rico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Exhibits a shrub-like development, forming a rounded brush.
  • Medium in size and size increases in summer.
  • Identified as a tree (árbol/Tree).

Ecological Role

  • Recommended for use with Preen Landscape Weed Control Fabric.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Discover Life
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)