Triumfetta tomentosa
Tomentose Burbark
Also known as: Triumfetta holosericea Schinz +4 more
- Triumfetta holosericea Schinz
- Triumfetta pilosa f. tricuspidata Sprague & Hutch.
- Triumfetta pseudocana Sprague & Craib
- Triumfetta ruhengerensis De Wild.
- Triumfetta tomentosa var. macrocerata Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Triumfetta tomentosa (commonly known as Tomentose Burbark) is a shrub within the Malvaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Cambodia, East Himalaya, Malaya, Marianas, Réunion, Vietnam