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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