Flolape

juniper leaf

Polypremum procumbens L.
juniper leaf
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Polypremum procumbens L., commonly known as juniper leaf, is a plant species in the family Tetrachondraceae. It was first described in 1753 and is native to various regions, including parts of the Pacific and Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Americas.

Description

Polypremum procumbens is a member of the Tetrachondraceae family and is widely distributed across the Pacific and Atlantic regions. It can be found in locations such as the Galápagos Islands, the Hawaiian Islands, the Caribbean, and parts of the United States, including Alabama and Arkansas. The species also occurs in the Mariana Islands, the Bahamas, and Central American countries like Belize and Costa Rica. Its broad distribution suggests a high adaptability to different environmental conditions. Known by the common name 'juniper leaf,' this species has been documented in numerous botanical regions, including the Pacific West (PW), Australia (AU), and various atolls in the Pacific. The plant is part of the genus Polypremum and is recognized for its presence in both tropical and subtropical habitats.

Other common names

Juniper-leafrustweedjuniper leaf

Distribution

PW · AU · Galápagos Islands · Magdalena · Enewetak Atoll · Kwajalein Atoll · Majuro Atoll · Mili Atoll · MH · Wotje Atoll · Hawaii · Alabama · Arkansas · Aruba · Bahamas · Belize · Caroline Is. · Colombia · Costa Rica · Cuba · Delaware · El Salvador · Florida · Georgia · Guatemala · Honduras · Illinois · Jamaica · Kentucky · Louisiana

Synonyms

Veronica marilandicaHasslerella rojasiiPolypremum linnaeiPolypremum laxumPolypremum squarrosumPolypremum schlechtendahlii

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