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Mitracarpus hirtus (L.) DC.
Tropical girdlepod

Family: Rubiaceae

Group: Dicot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Annual

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

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Other data on Mitracarpus hirtus available from :
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Mitracarpus hirtus has been found in the following 4 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Danforth Present Not Native, Naturalized
Jonathan Dickinson State Park Present Not Native, Naturalized
Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area Present Not Native, Naturalized
Savannas Preserve State Park Present Not Native, Naturalized


Mitracarpus hirtus has been found in the following county :
Occurrence Native Status
Martin County Not Native, Naturalized


Mitracarpus hirtus has been found in the following habitat :
Disturbed Upland