Genus Vandellia
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Classified within the Linderniaceae family, the genus Vandellia is a group comprising 54 taxa. It is found natively in South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical, seasonally dry tropical, and subtropical environments. It is predominantly composed of annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 54 taxa (52 base species, 2 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Tropical Asia (25), Temperate Asia (16), Australasia (12)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (28), Wet Tropical (14), Subtropical (11)
- Dominant Forms: Annuals & Biennials (27), Shrubs (6), Herbaceous Perennials (4)
54 taxa found