Genus Trichodesma
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A member of the Boraginaceae family, the genus Trichodesma is a group comprising 52 taxa. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Across its taxa, it is highly adaptable, spanning a wide spectrum of global climates. It features a mix of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 52 taxa (38 base species, 14 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (26), Temperate Asia (25), Tropical Asia (18)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (18), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (12), Subtropical (10)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (15), Shrubs (13), Annuals & Biennials (13), Trees (1)
52 taxa found