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Heteropterys riparia

Botanic Family

Malpighiaceae

Author

Cuatrecasas

Common Names

• Mee-see-gaw (Makuna)

Geographical Habitats

• S. & SE. Colombia
• Peru

Natural Habitats

• Forests
• riversides
• seasonally inundated areas

Flowering Times

• Jun (Colombia)

Fruiting Times

Extensive liana with yellow flowers

Medicinal

Further References

• Mobot
• Neotrop
• The Plant List 2
• HUBM