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*Hamelia patens Jacquin var. glabra Oersted. Common name: Mexican Firebush, African Firebush. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Suburban woodlands, disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Central America and n. South America.

Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy : = Elias (1976); < Hamelia patens Jacq. – Fl5, K3, K4, Meso4.2, WH3, WI

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)

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