Mexican alvaradoa (Alvaradoa amorphoides, Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1853: 101 (1853))

Family: Picramniaceae

Author: Liebm.

Bibliography: Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1853: 101 (1853)

Year: 1853

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Alvaradoa

Vegetable: False

Observations: Mexico to C. America, Florida to Cayman Is.

Description

The Mexican alvaradoa is a remarkable plant species scientifically recognized as Alvaradoa amorphoides. First described in detail in 1853 by the botanist Liebm., this noteworthy member of the Picramniaceae family boasts a broad geographic distribution, flourishing from Mexico through Central America, extending to Florida and the Cayman Islands.

Thriving in diverse climates and locales, the Mexican alvaradoa showcases an admirable adaptability. This plant’s natural habitat spans tropical and subtropical regions, where it integrates into a variety of ecosystems, contributing to the rich biodiversity of these areas.

Alvaradoa amorphoides has piqued the interest of botanists and plant enthusiasts alike, not only for its extensive range but also for its unique characteristics. It represents a significant component of the flora in regions where it is found, often playing a role in the local ecology that supports a wide array of wildlife.

Given its widespread presence from Mexico to Central America and parts of the United States and Caribbean, the Mexican alvaradoa stands as a testament to the diverse and interconnected natural world. Whether observed in a dense forest, a coastal region, or atop a mountain, this plant persistently highlights the incredible versatility and resilience of the species within the Picramniaceae family.

Common Names

En: Mexican alvaradoa

Synonyms

Distribution

• Bahamas (native)
• Belize (native)
• Cayman Is. (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Cuba (native)
• El Salvador (native)
• Florida (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Honduras (native)
• Mexico Central (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Northeast (native)
• Mexico Northwest (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Nicaragua (native)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Apr 14, 2021 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Apr 14, 2021 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Apr 14, 2021 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken May 28, 2022 by Gisela Salvatierra Soñanes (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 29, 2015 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Flower

Taken Nov 11, 2020 by Formina Lara (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 28, 2020 by Formina Lara (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − G. A. Parada (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 19, 2011 by EOL − Tyrrhium (cc-by)

Habit

Taken Feb 18, 2015 by EOL − Neptalí Ramírez Marcial (cc-by-nc)

Taken Mar 20, 2013 by EOL − Elizabeth Torres Bahena (cc-by-nc)

Taken Mar 20, 2013 by EOL − Elizabeth Torres Bahena (cc-by-nc)

Taken Nov 29, 2015 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − G. A. Parada (cc-by-nc-sa)

Fruit

Taken Nov 29, 2015 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Other

Taken Apr 14, 2021 by Nelson Zamora Villalobos (cc-by-nc)

Taken Nov 29, 2015 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5421375)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:781999-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Alvaradoa amorphoides Liebm.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Tree, Shrub

Growth