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Spurgecreeper
Neptalí Ramírez Marcial, CC BY 4.0, via iNaturalist

Spurge family: cassava & rubber

Spurgecreeper

Dalechampia scandens L.

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishSpurgecreeper
Dutch—
SpanishGranadilla
Chinese藤状黄蓉花
Scientific nameDalechampia scandens L.

About this species

The Spurgecreeper (Dalechampia scandens) is a species of the family Euphorbiaceae. It has been recorded in Suriname 21 times (GBIF), between 1838 and 1984. Records come mainly from Sipaliwini, Marowijne and Paramaribo. Its global IUCN Red List status is Least Concern.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMalpighiales
FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusDalechampia

In Suriname

21Records in Suriname
1838First record
1984Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini3
  • Marowijne1
  • Paramaribo1

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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