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Exothea paniculata

Exothea paniculata, called the butterbough, inkwood, or ironwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to wet tropical areas of Florida, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. A shrub or tree reaching 45 ft (14 m), it is typically found in hammocks.

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Exothea paniculata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Exothea
Species:
E. paniculata
Binomial name
Exothea paniculata
Synonyms2
List
    • Exothea oblongifolia Macfad.
    • Hypelate oblongifolia (Macfad.) Hook.
    • Hypelate paniculata (Juss.) Cambess.
    • Hypelate trifoliata Griseb.
    • Melicoccus paniculata Juss.
    • Sapindus lucidus Desv.
    • Stadtmannia paniculata (Juss.) D.Dietr.

Exothea paniculata, called the butterbough, inkwood, or ironwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae.3 It is native to wet tropical areas of Florida, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia.2 A shrub or tree reaching 45 ft (14 m), it is typically found in hammocks.3

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References

  1. IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). (2020). "Exothea paniculata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020 e.T156770479A156770481. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T156770479A156770481.en. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  2. "Exothea paniculata (Juss.) Radlk". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  3. "Exothea paniculata". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2025. ...Iron Wood