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Maricao lidflower
Scientific Name: Calyptranthes peduncularis
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Maricao Lidflower (Calyptranthes peduncularis)
The Maricao Lidflower, scientifically known as Calyptranthes peduncularis, is a plant belonging to the myrtle family. It is also commonly referred to as serpentine lidflower, spicewood, and mountainbay.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calyptranthes peduncularis Alain
- Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
- Genus: Calyptranthes Sw.
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text mentions several other Calyptranthes species, including Calyptranthes martorellii and Calyptranthes pallens, but these are related species, not direct synonyms of Calyptranthes peduncularis.
Common Names
- Maricao Lidflower
- Serpentine Lidflower
- Lidflower
- Spicewood
- Mountainbay
Distribution and Habitat
Calyptranthes peduncularis is endemic to Puerto Rico, where it grows on serpentine soils.
Morphological Characteristics
Calyptranthes peduncularis is a perennial tree or shrub.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Calyptranthes peduncularis.
- Plant database for Maricao lidflower Natives Myrtaceae.