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Baksh-Comeau, Yasmin S., Maharaj, Shobha S., Adams, Dennis, Harris, Stephen A., Filer, Denis L. & Hawthorne, William D., 2016, An annotated checklist of the vascular plants of Trinidad and Tobago with analysis of vegetation types and botanical ‘ hotspots’, Phytotaxa 250 (1), pp. 448-450 : 448-450

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Aegiphila elata Sw., Prodr. 31 (1788) Habit : Shrub. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Catshill-Basse Terre; Longdenville-Talparo; North Central Coast ; Rampanalgas-Toco; SW Erin-Guapo; Southern Watershed; Tabaquite-Brickfield; Trinity Hills; Tucker-Mt. Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 12% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD : Maracas , [Finlay s.n.] ( TRIN 2384 ) ; Arima, sine coll. ( TRIN 425 ) ; Oropuche , [Finlay s.n.] ( TRIN 2390 ) ; Mayaro, sine coll. ( TRIN 11056 ). Global range: Cayman Islands , Greater Antilles , Lesser Antilles, Mexico , Central America , Colombia, Venezuela , Guianas , Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia .

Aegiphila integrifolia (Jacq.) Jacks., Index Kew. 1: 46. 1895 (1893) Common name: Bois Sendu, Lardwood. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Evergreen and semi-evergreen seasonal forest, and secondary growth in drier areas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Chaguanas-Couva; Longdenville-Talparo; Matura-Salybia; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; SW Erin-Guapo; SW Icacos-Cedros. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 5% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 10% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 9: 43% RBS samples); Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 8% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Dibé Valley, sine coll. (TRIN 4770); Saddle to Piedra Blanca, Adams 13697 (TRIN); Maracas Bay, sine coll. (TRIN 14143); Arima, sine coll. (TRIN 429); Aripo Road, Broadway 5838 (BM); Matura, sine coll. (TRIN 11329); Oropuche, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 2385); between Piarco and Mausica, sine coll. (TRIN 13644); Cumuto, sine coll. (TRIN 10751); Southern Central Road, sine coll. (TRIN 7164); Cap de Ville, sine coll. (TRIN 14499); Southwest Reserve, sine coll. (TRIN 12232); Cedros, sine coll. (TRIN 8579). Global range: Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Aegiphila laxiflora Benth., Ann. Nat. Hist. 2: 449 (1839) Habit: Tree. Habitat: Hillsides and thickets in moist districts, edges of streams and in drier areas. Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Port of Spain, Riley 64 (BM); St. Anns, Broadway s.n. (GH, NY); Aripo Road, Broadway 7386 (BM); Erin, sine coll. (TRIN 9463). Global range: Venezuela, Guyana.

Aegiphila macrantha Ducke, Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 173 (1925) Habit: Shrub. Habitat: Forest margins. Star: BU. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Rio Seco, Morean & Comeau s.n. (BM). Global range: Venezuela, Guianas, northern Brazil.

Aegiphila obovata Andrews, Bot. Repos. 9: t.578. (1809) Common name: Goatwood. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Drier areas of islands. IUCN: NT. Star: BK. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Rampanalgas-Toco; Southern Watershed. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 6% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 20% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Mason Hall, sine coll. (TRIN 11115); Scarborough, sine coll. (TRIN 14516). TRINIDAD: Port of Spain, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 2386); Mt. St. Benedict, sine coll. (TRIN 13658); Tamana, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 2389); Tabaquite-Rio Claro Road, Broadway 6349 (BM); San Fernando Hill, Broadway 6396 (BM); Gracechurch, Broadway 9128 (BM); Fyzabad, sine coll. (TRIN 12026); Southern Watershed Reserve, sine coll. (TRIN 12163). Global range: Endemic to Trinidad & Tobago.

Aegiphila perplexa Moldenke, Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 136 (1933) Habit: Tree. Habitat: Dry hillsides. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Tabaquite-Brickfield. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Charlotteville, sine coll. (TRIN 11080); Pigeon Hill, Sandwith 1801 (K). TRINIDAD: Maraval Valley, sine coll. (TRIN 13989); Maracas Bay Road, sine coll. (TRIN 11229); Moruga, sine coll. (TRIN 7606). Global range: Venezuela.

Amasonia calycina Hook. f, Bot. Mag. 30: t. 6915 (1887) Exotic.

Amasonia campestris (Aubl.) Moldenke, Torreya 34: 8 (1934) Syn: Amasonia punicea Vahl Habit : Herb. Habitat: Sandy and stony open savannas; disturbed areas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Piarco-Arima. RBS Vegetation Classes: Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 10% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 12: 33% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Tucuche, sine coll. (TRIN 6820); St. Joseph Savanna, Adams 13479 (TRIN); Piarco Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 4655), sine coll. (TRIN 9379), Philcox & Philcox 8216 (K); O’Meara Savanna, Adams 13399 (TRIN), Davidse 2595 (MO); Aripo Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 5343); Chaguanas, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 2400); Guapo, sine coll. (TRIN 9402). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Anisomeles indica (L.) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 512 (1891) Exotic.

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Clerodendrum aculeatum (L.) Schltdl., Linnaea 6: 750 (1831) Syn: Volkameria aculeata L. Habit : Shrub. Habitat: Roadsides. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Scarborough to Farm, sine coll. (TRIN 11152); Fort Hill, sine coll. (TRIN 11834). Global range: Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Ecuador.

Clerodendrum bungei Steud., Nomencl. Bot. ed. 2, 1: 382 (1840) Exotic.

Clerodendrum calamitosum L., Mant. Pl. 90 (1767) Exotic.

Clerodendrum indicum (L.) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 586 (1891) Exotic.

Clerodendrum myricoides (Hochst.) Vatke, Linnaea 43: 535 (1882) Syn: Clerodendrum ugandense Prain Exotic.

Clerodendrum nutans (Wall.) Jack, Malayan Misc. 1: 17. (1820) Exotic.

Clerodendrum paniculatum L., Mant. Pl. 90 (1767) Exotic.

Clerodendrum philippinum Schauer, Prodr. 11: 667 (1847) Syn: Clerodendrum fragrans (Vent.) Willd. Exotic.

Clerodendrum speciosissimum Van Geert ex Morren, Hort. Belg. 3: 322 (1836) Exotic.

Clerodendrum thomsonae Balf. , Edinburgh New Philos. J., ser. 2, 15: 233 (1862) Exotic.

Clerodendrum x speciosum Bull, Floral Magazine, London 8: t. 432 (1869) Exotic.

Clinopodium vimineum (L.) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 516 (1891) Syn: Satureja viminea L. Exotic.

Congea tomentosa Roxb., Pl. Coast Coromandel 3: 90, t. 293 (1820) Exotic.

Holmskioldia sanguinea Retz., Observ. Bot. 6: 31 (1791) Exotic.

Hyptis atrorubens Poit., Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 7: 466 (1806) Common name: Ground Mint, Mange Lapin, Wild Mint. Habit: Herb. Habitat: Open grassy roadsides and savannas; waste and cultivated ground. IUCN: N/A. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Nariva; Piarco-Arima. RBS Vegetation Classes: Savanna/ plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples; Vegnum 12: 33% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Bacolet River, Eggers 5715 (K); Indian Walk, Broadway 4046 (BM); Easterfield Road, Sandwith 1714 (K); between Studley Park and Hillsborough Dam, Clement & Ryves 253 (BM). TRINIDAD: Morne Bleu, sine coll. (TRIN 9571); Piarco Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 9385); Mausica Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 13347); Waller Field, Adams 13967 (TRIN); Long Stretch, Broadway 7288 (BM); Brigand Hill, sine coll. (TRIN 14277); Pitch Lake, Broadway 9022 (BM, K); Erin Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 13761); Philcox & Ramcharan 8148 (K_; St. Quinton, Broadway 9118 (BM, K). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Hyptis brevipes Poit., Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. Paris 7: 465 (1806) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: SW Erin-Guapo. RBS Vegetation Classes: Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 12: 33% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Caroni Savanna, [Crueger s.n.] (TRIN 936); Piarco Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 9621). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Surinam, French Guiana, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay.

Hyptis capitata Jacq., Ic. Rar. 1. t. 114 (1787) Common Name: Degonfle. Habit: Herb. Habitat: Waste ground, disturbed areas and secondary growth. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arima Valley; Cumaca; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Princes Town; SW Icacos-Cedros; Trinity Hills; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 2% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 3% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 6% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 30% RBS samples); Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 8% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Mt. St. George-Castara Road, 5 m. p., sine coll. (TRIN 13521); Scarborough, Broadway 4778 (BM); between Studley Park and Hillsborough Dam, Clement & Ryves 254 (BM).

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TRINIDAD: Morne Catherine, Adams 14617 ( TRIN); Maraval, Broadway 7064 ( BM, K); Aripo Road, sine coll. ( TRIN 13378); Tamana, sine coll. ( TRIN 9428); Princes Town, sine coll. ( TRIN 4442); Siparia, sine coll. ( TRIN 9429); Cap de Ville, Broadway 7769 ( BM); Palo Seco, sine coll. ( TRIN 10880); Erin, sine coll. ( TRIN 9126). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Hyptis lanceolata Poir., Encycl. Suppl. 3: 114 (1813) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Disturbed areas, savannas, roadsides and waste ground. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Caroni; Chaguanas-Couva. RBS Vegetation Classes: Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 15% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Churchill-Roosevelt Road, sine coll. (TRIN 15030); Valencia Road, sine coll. (TRIN 14861); Piarco Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 9620); O’Meara Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 9522); Guaico-Tamana Road, sine coll. (TRIN 14986). Global range: Lesser Antilles, Central America, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil.

Hyptis lantanifolia Poit., Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. Paris 7: 468, t. 29 (1806) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Zone between open savanna and palm marsh. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; SW Erin-Guapo. RBS Vegetation Classes: Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 10% RBS samples); Savanna/ plantation (Vegnum 9: 14% RBS samples; Vegnum 12: 33% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Joseph Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 13983); Valencia, Eggers 1385 (K); Piarco Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 13346); O’Meara Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 9342); Aripo Savanna, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 2738); Cumuto, Broadway 7657 (BM), Adams 13490 (TRIN), Schwab 342 (BM); Long Stretch, sine coll. (TRIN 14182); Erin Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 13698, TRIN 13761). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Hyptis mutabilis (Rich.) Briq., Bull. Herb. Boiss. 4: 788 (1896) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Roadsides and waste ground. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Goldsborough, sine coll. (TRIN 13506); Plymouth, sine coll. (TRIN 14949); Windward Road, sine coll. (TRIN 15156). TRINIDAD: Monos; Teteron Bay, Britton 493 (K); Scotland Bay, Adams 14651 (TRIN); Woodbrook, Broadway 6663 (BM); Icacos, sine coll. (TRIN 7403), Broadway 9087 (K). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Hyptis pectinata (L.) Poit., Ann. Mus . Natl. Hist. Nat. 7: 474 (1806) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Open waste ground and dry roadside banks. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Princes Town; SW Icacos-Cedros; San Fernando. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 20% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: French Fort, Broadway 4664 (K); Northside Road, sine coll. (TRIN 11390); Bacolet, Sandwith 1620 (K); Goldsborough Road, sine coll. (TRIN 13506). TRINIDAD: Chacachacare, Williams & Cheesman s.n. (TRIN 10863); Arima-Blanchisseuse Road, Broadway 7302 (BM); Aripo Road, Broadway 6562 (BM); Toco, sine coll. (TRIN 9416); Moruga, sine coll. (TRIN 11184); Columbus Bay, Philcox & Gillies 8291 (K). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Hyptis recurvata Poit., Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. Paris 7: 467, t. 28 (1806) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Savannas. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Caroni; Chaguanas-Couva. RBS Vegetation Classes: Swamp/marsh (Vegnum 11: 23% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Friendsfield Road, Broadway 2449 (BM). TRINIDAD: Piarco Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 9619); Mausica Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 13344); Erin Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 13698). Global range: Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia.

Hyptis sinuata Pohl ex Benth., Lab. Gen. & Sp. 103 (1833) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Waste and cultivated ground. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Diego Martin, sine coll. (TRIN 8365); Vivier Estate, Crueger s.n. (K, TRIN 942); Caroni Savanna, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 2737). Global range: Greater Antilles, Mexico (, Central America (, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia.

Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit., Ann. Mus . Natl. Hist. Nat. 7: 472 (1806) Common name: African Mint, American Mint, Jungle Mint, Matranca, Matrang. Habit: Herb. Habitat: Savannas and waste ground. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: Orange Hill, Broadway s.n. (BM). TRINIDAD: NW Peninsular Corner; Piarco-Arima. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples); Savanna/plantation (Vegnum 12: 33% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Curepe, Morean s.n. (TRIN); O’Meara Savanna, sine coll. (TRIN 14700); Manzanilla, Adams 14399 (TRIN); Windbelt Reserve, sine coll. (TRIN 15034).

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Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Hyptis verticillata Jacq., Collectanea 1: 101 (1787) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Damp places. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Aranguez Estate, Adams 13673 (TRIN). Global range: Widespread in Central and northern South America and the Caribbean.

Gmelina arborea Roxb., Cycl. 16: Gmelina 4 (1810) Exotic.

Gmelina philippensis Cham., Linnaea 7: 109 (1832) Exotic.

Lavandula spica L., Sp. Pl. 572 (1753) Exotic.

Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br., Hortus Kewensis 3 (1811) Common Name: Ball Bush,. Ball-Head Bush, Cartwright Bump, Christmas Candlestick, Honeysuckle, Man Piaba, Shandilay, Wild Hops. Exotic.

Leonurus japonicus Van Houtte, Nat. Hist. II. 9: 366 (1778) Exotic.

Marsypianthes chamaedrys (Vahl) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 524 (1891) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Roadsides and grassy places. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: SW Icacos-Cedros. RBS Vegetation Classes: Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 20% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: St. Anns, Crueger s.n. (K); Caura, sine coll. (TRIN 13239); Lopinot Road, sine coll. (TRIN 13343); Guanapo Heights Road, Adams 13527 (TRIN); Aripo Road, Broadway 5890 (K); Moruga, sine coll. (TRIN 10467); Cedros, sine coll. (TRIN 7184); Los Gallos Point, Adams 14277 (TRIN). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Mentha citrata Ehrh., Beitr. Naturk. 7: 150 (1792) Exotic.

Mentha rotundifolia Huds., Fl. Angl. (ed. 1) 221 (1762) Exotic.

Ocimum americanum L., Cent. I. Pl. 15 (1755) Exotic.

Ocimum basilicum L., Sp. Pl. 597 (1753) Common Name: Goat Seasoning, Sweet Basil, Vierres de Ciel. Exotic.

Ocimum campechianum Mill., Gard. Dict. (ed. 8) n. 5 (1768) Syn: Ocimum micranthum Willd. Common name: Basil, Bhantulsie, Framboisin, Jumbie Balsam, Jumbie Basil, Married-Man Pork, Mosquito Bush, Petit Baume. Habit: Herb. Habitat: In coconut plantations, roadsides and waste places. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Milford Main Road, sine coll. (TRIN 11455); Bacolet, Sandwith 1612, (K). TRINIDAD: Morne Coco Road, sine coll. (TRIN 14252); Laventille, sine coll. (TRIN 943). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Ocimum gratissimum L. var. gratissimum, Sp. Pl. 2: 1197 (1753) Syn: Ocimum suave Willd. Common Name : Aroubaba, Ditay Yaraba, Mosquito Bush, Oocoolala, Orobumba, Orobumba Bush. Exotic.

Ocimum tenuiflorum L., Sp. Pl. 597 (1753) Common Name: Brimstone Bush, Tulsi. Exotic.

Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng., Syst. Veg. 2: 69 0(1825) Common Name: Big-Leaf Thyme, Broad-Leaf Thyme, French Thyme, Podina, Spanish Thyme. Exotic.

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R.Br., Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 506 (1810) Syn: Solenostemon scutellarioides (L.) Codd Common Name: Jacob’s Coat. Exotic.

Pogostemon cablin (M.A.Blanco) Benth., in DC., Prodr. 12: 156 (1848) Common Name: Patchouli. Exotic.

Rosmarinus officinalis L., Sp. Pl. 23 (1753) Exotic.

Salvia coccinea Buc'hoz ex Etl., Comm. Bot.-Med. Salvia 23 (1777) Syn: Salvia pseudococcinea Jacq. Common

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name: Scarlet Sage. Habit: Herb. Habitat: In coconut plantations, roadsides and waste places. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Morne Coco Road, sine coll. (TRIN 13262); Lopinot Valley, sine coll. (TRIN 14922), Adams 13771 (TRIN); Brasso, sine coll. (TRIN 10468). Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Salvia farinacea Benth., Lab. Gen. & Sp. 274 (1833) Exotic.

Salvia lamiifolia Jacq., Pl. Rar. Hort. Schoenbr. 3: 37 (1798) Habit: Herb. Habitat: Star: GD. Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Without locality, Sieber 189 (BM). Reported only from Trinidad and Tobago based on this doubtful record. Global range: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles.

Salvia occidentalis Sw., Prodr. 14 (1788) Habit: Herb. Common Name: Sage, Wild Mint. Habitat: Roadsides, waste places and cultivated ground. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. Vouchers (selected): TOBAGO: Lowlands, sine coll. (TRIN 13533); Tobago Forest Reserve to Bloody Bay road, Clement & Ryves 492 (BM). TRINIDAD: Monos, sine coll. (TRIN 7453); Diego Martin, sine coll. (TRIN 5373); Morne Coco Road, sine coll. (TRIN 13263); North Coast Road, Philcox & Phillips 8314 (K); Carenage, Britton & Hazen 5 (K); Mt. St. Benedict, sine coll. (TRIN 10958); Moruga Road, sine coll. (TRIN 13272); Moruga, sine coll. (TRIN 7587); Cedros. Global range: Widespread in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Salvia splendens [Sellow ex Nees, Bot. Regist. 8: t. 687 (1823) Exotic.

Scutellaria coccinea Kunth , Nov. Gen. & Sp. 2: 261 (1818) Exotic.

Scutellaria incarnata Vent., Choix Pl. 39: 39 (1803) Exotic.

Tectona grandis L.f., Suppl. Pl. 151 (1782) Exotic.

Thymus vulgaris L., Sp. Pl. 591 (1753) Common Name: Fine-Leaf Thyme, French Thyme. Exotic.

Tinnea aethiopica Kotschy ex Hook. f, Pl. Tinn. 25. t. 11 (1867) Exotic.

Vitex capitata Vahl, Eclog. Am. 2: 50, t. 18 (1798) Common name: Five-leaf Fiddlewood, White Fiddlewood. Habit : Tree. Habitat: Lowland to montane seasonal forests, on drier ridges and limestone. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Aripo Heights; Catshill-Basse Terre; Longdenville-Talparo; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; NW Peninsular Corner; P.O.S.-Santa Cruz; SW Erin-Guapo; San Fernando; Southern Watershed; Trinity Hills. PSP Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Central Range; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Rio Claro-Mayaro. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 3: 5% RBS samples; Vegnum 4: 8% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples); Dry lowland forest (Vegnum 7: 20% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Maraval, Dannouse s.n. (TRIN); Aripo Road, sine coll. (TRIN 11728); Couva, sine coll. (TRIN 8933); Pitch Lake, [Finlay s.n.] (TRIN 3033). Global range: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Brazil.

Vitex compressa Turcz., Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36: 224 (1863) Common name: Bois Fidèle, Fiddle Wood. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Forests. IUCN: LC. Star: GN. RBS Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Catshill-Basse Terre; Southern Watershed. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 1% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 3% RBS samples). Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Rio Claro, sine coll. (TRIN 11645); Southern Watershed Reserve, sine coll. (TRIN 12166). Global range: Grenada, Colombia, Venezuela, Guianas, Brazil, Peru.

Vitex divaricata Sw., Prodr. 93 (1788) Common name: Black Fiddlewood, Bois Lezard, Taruma, Timber Fiddlewood. Habit: Tree. Habitat: Seasonal and lower montane forests. IUCN: NE. Star: GD. RBS Distribution Plots: TOBAGO: E Coast; TRINIDAD: Arima Valley; Catshill-Basse Terre; Central Range; Grande Riviere-Matelot ; Longdenville-Talparo; Mt.St.Benedict-Caura; Princes Town; Rio Claro-Mayaro; SW Erin-Guapo; Tabaquite-Brickfield; Tucker-Mt.Catherine. PSP Distribution Plots: TRINIDAD: Arena-Cumuto; Manzanilla-Fishing Pond; Matura-Salybia; Southern Watershed. RBS Vegetation Classes: Moist lowland forest (Vegnum 4: 20% RBS samples; Vegnum 5: 6% RBS samples); Vouchers (selected): TRINIDAD: Blue Basin, sine coll. (TRIN 7722); St. Anns, sine coll. (TRIN 11906). Global range: Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles,

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Colombia, Venezuela.

Vitex trifolia L., Sp. Pl. 638 (1753) Exotic.