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Petiveriaceae
Trichostigma

not marked as a favorite taxon Trichostigma octandrum (Linnaeus) H. Walter. Common name: Hoopvine. Phenology: (Jan-) Feb-May (-Dec). Habitat: Tropical hammocks, shell middens, bayheads, disturbed areas. Distribution: S. peninsular FL; West Indies; Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl5, K4, Mex, S, WH3; Rivina octandra L. Basionym: Rivina octandra L. 1756

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU

Heliophily ⓘ: 4

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