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Quercus Cerrioides

Source: bing.com Description Quercus Cerrioides, commonly known as the Mexican scrub oak or the mesa oak, is a species of oak tree native to Mexico and Central America. It belongs to the Fagaceae family and is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall. The bark of Quercus Cerrioides is gray and smooth when young but becomes…
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Prosthechea Ochracea

Description Prosthechea Ochracea is a stunning orchid species that is native to Central America. It is also known as Encyclia Ochracea and Epidendrum Ochraceum. This orchid typically grows in clusters and can reach a height of up to 3 feet. The flowers of Prosthechea Ochracea are fragrant and have a striking appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta…
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Lonchocarpus Punctatus

Lonchocarpus punctatus is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is commonly known as the black bead, black coral, or black pearl. The plant is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The plant’s scientific name, Lonchocarpus punctatus, comes from the Greek words lonche, meaning spear, and karpos, meaning fruit, and the Latin word punctatus,…
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Xiphidium Caeruleum

Description Xiphidium Caeruleum, commonly known as Blue Swords or Blue Green Xiphidium, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Xiphidium genus in the Haemodoraceae family. This plant is native to Central America, particularly in Mexico and Guatemala. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide. Xiphidium Caeruleum produces long, sword-like leaves…
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Myrmecophila

Description Myrmecophila is a genus of epiphytic orchids that are native to Central and South America. They are commonly called the “ant-loving” orchids because of their symbiotic relationship with ants. Myrmecophila orchids provide a home for ants in their hollow pseudobulbs and in return, the ants protect the orchids from pests and diseases. There are around 30 species in the…
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Mastersiella

Description Mastersiella is a genus of perennial plants that belongs to the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central and South America and is commonly found in humid forests, often growing as an epiphyte on trees. The plant has small, delicate flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class…
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Pachyrhizus

Description Pachyrhizus is a genus of leguminous vines that belong to the family Fabaceae. Commonly known as yam bean or jicama, these plants are native to Central and South America. The name “Pachyrhizus” comes from the Greek words “pachys” meaning thick and “rhiza” meaning root, referring to the fleshy tubers that the plant produces. Pachyrhizus is an important food crop…
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Byrsonima Lucida

Byrsonima Lucida, commonly known as the Long Key locustberry, is a small tree species that is native to southern Florida, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It belongs to the Malpighiaceae family and is known for its attractive foliage and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Magnoliopsida Order…
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Cascabela

Description Cascabela (also known as Thevetia) is a genus of flowering plants native to Central and South America. It belongs to the family Apocynaceae, which also includes popular plants like oleander and periwinkle. Cascabela is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 20 feet in height. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are…
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Bessera Elegans

Description Bessera Elegans, also known as Coral Drops, is a bulbous perennial plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. The plant is native to Mexico and Central America and is known for its showy flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant’s stem can grow up to 60 cm tall and produces a cluster of flowers at the top. Taxonomic…
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