Cassipourea gummiflua
Large Leaved Onionwood
Also known as: Cassipourea verticillata f. decussata Engl. +1 more
- Cassipourea verticillata f. decussata Engl.
- Dactylopetalum gummifluum (Tul.) B.D.Jacks.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rhizophoraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Cassipourea gummiflua (commonly known as Large-leaved Onionwood) is a tree belonging to the Rhizophoraceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, 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)
Seychelles