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Pigeonberry
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Pigeonberry

Rivina humilis L.

Names

EnglishPigeonberry
Dutch—
SpanishBajatripa
Chinese数珠珊瑚
Scientific nameRivina humilis L.

About this species

Rivina humilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Petiveriaceae. It was formerly placed in the pokeweed family, Phytolaccaceae. It can be found in the southern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and tropical South America. Common names include dogblood, pigeonberry, rougeplant, baby peppers, bloodberry, and coralito. The specific epithet means "dwarfish" or "lowly" in Latin, referring to the plant's short stature.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCaryophyllales
FamilyPhytolaccaceae
GenusRivina

In Suriname

14Records in Suriname
1951First record
2013Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Coronie2
  • Paramaribo2
  • Commewijne1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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