Genus Adenostemma
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Belonging to the family Asteraceae, the genus Adenostemma is a group comprising 35 taxa. It is widespread across Tropical Asia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is most often linked to wet tropical environments. It is predominantly composed of herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 35 taxa (23 base species, 12 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Tropical Asia (17), South America (14), Temperate Asia (8)
- Primary Climates: Wet Tropical (11), Seasonally Dry Tropical (4), Temperate (3)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (13), Annuals & Biennials (3), Shrubs (1)
35 taxa found