Randia aculeata Linnaeus var. aculeata . Common name: White Indigoberry, Inkberry, Box Briar. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Hammocks, pine rocklands, coastal strands, disturbed areas. Distribution: S. and c. peninsular FL; West Indies; Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: Var. jamaicensis (Sprengel) C.D. Adams is endemic to Jamaica.
Synonymy ⓘ: = WI; < Randia aculeata L. — Bah, Fl5, K4, Meso4.2, Mex, S, WH3. Basionym: Randia aculeata L. 1753
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (name change)
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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