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Revision of Passiflora Subgenus Decaloba ... - Passion Flowers

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Figure 8.7. Distribution <strong>of</strong> P. suberosa ssp. suberosa and P. suberosa ssp.<br />

litoralis.<br />

Notes<br />

In the Greater Antilles, P. suberosa ssp. suberosa is commonly found in and<br />

along the edges <strong>of</strong> moist forests, primarily at higher elevations. It is relatively<br />

common on all <strong>of</strong> the islands <strong>of</strong> the Greater Antilles, except for Jamaica, where it<br />

is very rare. In the Lesser Antilles, it does occur at high elevations but primarily<br />

occurs at lower elevations and is found in dry to moist forests.<br />

The vegetative morphology <strong>of</strong> P. suberosa ssp. suberosa is incredibly<br />

variable. However, throughout most <strong>of</strong> its range the subspecies commonly

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