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Exothea paniculata
Exothea paniculata (Juss.) Radlk.
Butterbough, Inkwood, Ironwood, Iron Wood
Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
Synonym(s): Melicocca paniculata
USDA Symbol: EXPA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 45 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , OrangeBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: FLNative Habitat: Moist hammocks, along canals, roadsides.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | UPL |
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Exothea paniculata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Exothea paniculata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Exothea paniculata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-12-07Research By: CBR