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southern Florida sandmat
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce adenoptera ssp. pergamena
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Chamaesyce adenoptera (Southern Florida Sandmat)
Chamaesyce adenoptera, commonly known as Southern Florida Sandmat, is a perennial plant found in various regions. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other relevant details.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant belongs to the genus Chamaesyce, and is similar to the asthma plant (Chamaesyce hirta) and Florida hammock sandmat.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chamaesyce adenoptera (Bertol.) Small
- Common Name: Southern Florida Sandmat
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names:
- Euphorbia adenoptera Bertol.
- Euphorbia adenoptera ssp. pergamena (Small) Oudejans
- Euphorbia pergamena Small
- Scientific Name with Author: Chamaesyce adenoptera (Bertol.) Small ssp. pergamena (Small) Burch
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Found throughout Florida and the southern United States.
- Also found in other tropical and sub-tropical regions worldwide.
- Specifically mentioned locations: Southern USA, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
- Occurs in the central and southern portions of Arizona.
- Specifically associated with rocklands in South Florida.
Morphological Characteristics
- Type: Subshrub, Forb/herb.
- Duration: Perennial.
Related Species
- Similar to asthma plant (Chamaesyce hirta) and Florida hammock sandmat.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
- Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
- Discover Life page
- Garden Guides