Acanthosicyos horridus
Butterpips
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Found natively in Africa, Acanthosicyos horridus (commonly known as Butterpips) is a shrub belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with 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, Cape Provinces, Namibia