Montinia caryophyllacea
Wild Clove Bush
Also known as: Montinia acris L.fil. +3 more
- Montinia acris L.fil.
- Montinia frutescens Gaertn.
- Montinia frutescens Harv. & Sond.
- Montinia fruticosa Gaertn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Montiniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Montinia caryophyllacea (commonly known as Wild Clove-bush) is a shrub within the Montiniaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Namibia