Ayenia compacta
California Ayenia, Compact Ayenia
Also known as: Ayenia californica Jeps.
- Ayenia californica Jeps.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Ayenia compacta (commonly known as California ayenia or Compact Ayenia) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Ayenia genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest