Acleisanthes diffusa
Spreading Moonpod
Also known as: Selinocarpus diffusus A.Gray
- Selinocarpus diffusus A.Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Nyctaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Acleisanthes diffusa (commonly known as Spreading Moonpod) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas