Dalechampia scandens L. (Sp. Pl. 1054. 1753.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Maria Galante,Martinique, Monserrat, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent], Greater Antilles [ Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic, Gonave, Haiti, Tortue,], Puerto Rico (native)[ Vieques], Virgin Islands (native) (Guana Islands, St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, Tortola, Virgin Gorda ) ], Bahamas (native), North America (exotic: FL), Central America (native), South America (native), Old World (Asia;Africa),
Common Names: Artijilla (Dominican Republic), Gratey (Haiti), Liane fourmi (Haiti), Liane gratté (Haiti), Liane poilue (L. Antilles), Liane-ortie (L. Antilles), Machacha (Dominican Republic), Mala mujer (Dominican Republic), Ortie rouge (L. Antilles), Pica-pica (Dominican Republic), Poil à gratter (Haiti), Pois gratté (Haiti), Pois gratter (Haiti),
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