Azima tetracantha
Needle Bush
Also known as: Azima sarmentosa Vill. ex Vidal +7 more
- Azima sarmentosa Vill. ex Vidal
- Azima spinosissima Engl.
- Azima tetracantha var. laxior C.H.Wright
- Azima tetracantha var. pubescens H.Perrier
- Fagonia montana Miq.
- Kandena spinosa Raf.
- Monetia barlerioides L'Hér.
- Monetia tetracantha (Lam.) Salisb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Salvadoraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Azima tetracantha (commonly known as Needle Bush) is a shrub or tree within the Salvadoraceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aldabra, Angola, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cape Provinces, Comoros, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Oman, Rwanda, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mauritius