Genus Dalechampia
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Classified within the Euphorbiaceae family, the genus Dalechampia is a group comprising 140 taxa. It is native to North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical and seasonally dry tropical climate conditions. It is predominantly composed of shrubs.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 140 taxa (123 base species, 17 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (104), Africa (28), Tropical Asia (12)
- Primary Climates: Wet Tropical (92), Seasonally Dry Tropical (42), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (3)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (112), Herbaceous Perennials (9), Trees (1), Annuals & Biennials (1)
140 taxa found