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Trema micranthum (Linnaeus) Blume. Common name: Florida Trema, Guacimilla, Jamaican Nettle-tree. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Hammocks. Distribution: S. peninsular FL; West Indies; Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: Variation (sometimes previously recognized taxonomically) needs additional study.

Synonymy : = POWO; Rhamnus micrantha L. — (basionym); = Trema micrantha — FNA3, K4, Mex, NS, WH3, orthographic variant; > Trema floridana Britton — S, S13

Links to other floras: = Trema micrantha - FNA3

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (name change)

Heliophily : 8

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