Cockspur
Pisonia aculeata L.
Pisonia aculeata L., commonly known as Cockspur, is a species in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is native to regions including Colombia, the Caribbean, and parts of South America, as well as various islands and tropical areas. The species was first described in 1753. The typification of the name has been discussed in botanical literature, with Smith (1981) accepting a Plumier illustration as the lectotype, a choice later supported by others.
Description
Pisonia aculeata is a plant species within the Nyctaginaceae family, with a distribution spanning multiple countries and regions, including Colombia, the Caribbean, and parts of South America. The species was originally published in 1753. The typification of the name has been the subject of botanical discussion, with Stemmerik (1964) identifying a Plumier illustration as the basis for the species. Smith (1981) later accepted this as the lectotype, a decision that has been widely recognized. Diaz (1988) reviewed the original material but proposed a different Plumier illustration as the type, which was already predated by Smith's selection.
Other common names
Cockspur VineCockspurpullback
Distribution
Bolívar: Hacienda El Ceibal · Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Cesar, Magdalena, Nariño, Quindío, Valle del Cauca · BR · CO · Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | Parque Nacional Natural Macuira | Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona | Parque Nacional Natural Tinigua · TW · CW · Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Magdalena, Valle · Global · Municipio de Barrancas, Cerrejón Cerro La Potrosa, Bosque Seco Tropical del caribe colombiano, lat: 11° 05' 5.1'' N, long: 72° 33' 57.8'' W, 206-259 m · MZ · Aldabra · Andaman Is. · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Bahamas · Bangladesh · Belize · Benin · Bolivia · Borneo · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Cambodia · Cape Verde · Cayman Is. · Colombia
Synonyms
Pallavia aculeataPisonia grandifoliaPisonia yagua-pindaPisonia loranthoidesPisonia monotaxadeniaPisonia sieberiPisonia villosaPisonia aculeata var. pedicellaris
