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paralejo de monte
Scientific Name: Banisteriopsis lucida
Family: Malpighiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Banisteriopsis lucida
Also known as Paralejo de Monte, Banisteriopsis lucida is a perennial vine or shrub.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is described as a vine or shrub, potentially indicating a climbing or spreading growth habit.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Banisteriopsis lucida (Rich.) Small
- Rank: Species
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Synonym: Banisteria lucida Rich.
- Common Names:
- Paralejo de Monte (U.S., Spanish)
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is native to certain regions and can be found in the "monte".
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Habit: Vine, Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
Additional Common Names
- Árbol de la gallina (Cuba)
- Bois corne (Haiti)
- Cajuil cimarrón
- Peralejo colorado (Cuba)
- Peralejo común (Cuba)
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Banisteriopsis lucida.
- More information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.
- The USDA PLANTS database also has a profile for this species.
- Naturalis Biodiversity Center (NL) - Botany
- Herbier de la Guyane