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. = Trema micrantha — FNA3, K4, Mex, NS, WH3, orthographic variant; > Trema floridana Britton — S, S13. Basionym: Rhamnus micrantha L. 1759
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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