Acanthus polystachyus
Also known as: Acanthus arboreus f. albiflorus Fiori +6 more
- Acanthus arboreus f. albiflorus Fiori
- Acanthus flamandii De Wild.
- Acanthus flamandii DeWild.
- Acanthus polystachyus var. pseudopubescens Cufod.
- Cheilopsis polystachius (Delile) Moq.
- Dilivaria polystachya (Delile) Endl.
- Zonablephis polistachyus (Delile) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Acanthus polystachyus is a shrub or tree within the Acanthaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre