Plumbago zeylanica Linnaeus. Doctorbush, Hierba de Alacrán, Pitillo. Phen: Jan-Dec. Hab: Coastal hammocks (FL), tropical forests, thickets, and palm groves (TX). Dist: FL, TX, and AZ south through Mexico and Central America to South America; West Indies; Africa and tropical Asia.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: P. scandens has been recognized as a neotropical species and P. zeylanica as a paleotropical species. Smith in FNA (2005) states that they appear to be indistinguishable, but Acevedo & Strong (2012) retain them at species rank. Additional study is needed.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl4, FNA5, K3, K4, Meso4.1, WH3; > Plumbago scandens L. – Bah, S, Tx, WI
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
- Great Plains: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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© Alan Cressler: Plumbago zeylanica, Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, South Kona District, Hawaii County, Hawaii 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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