Cardiospermum halicacabum var. microcarpum (Kunth) Blume

  • Authority

    Acevedo-Rodríguez, Pedro. 2005. Vines and climbing plants of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 51: 1-483.

  • Family

    Sapindaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Cardiospermum halicacabum var. microcarpum (Kunth) Blume

  • Description

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    Description - Distinguished from the typical variety by the presence of turbinate-trigonal fruits, truncate at the apex and of smaller size (see the key).

    Phenology - Collected in flower from November to July and in fruit from January to June.

    Conservation Status - Apparently native, rather common.