Genus Trachymene
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Herbaceous perennials make up the vast majority of the genus Trachymene, a member of the Araliaceae family, which comprises 73 taxa. It originates in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. It is commonly associated with seasonally dry tropical, subtropical, and desert or dry shrubland environments.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 73 taxa (59 base species, 14 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Australasia (57), Tropical Asia (20), the Pacific (2)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (18), Seasonally Dry Tropical (16), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (15)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (20), Shrubs (1), Annuals & Biennials (1)
73 taxa found