Asclepias occidentalis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias occidentalis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Asclepias genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Congo, Gabon, Zaïre