Genus Rotheca
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, the genus Rotheca, a member of the Lamiaceae family, is a group comprising 64 taxa. Members of this group are most often linked to seasonally dry tropical environments. It is predominantly composed of shrubs.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 64 taxa (36 base species, 28 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (62), Tropical Asia (4), Temperate Asia (3)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (48), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (7), Subtropical (5)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (41), Trees (9), Herbaceous Perennials (8)
64 taxa found