Clappertonia ficifolia
Bolo Bolo, Bolo Bolo
Also known as: Honckenya ficifolia Willd. +4 more
- Honckenya ficifolia Willd.
- Honckenya willdenowii J.F.Gmel.
- Honkenya ficifolia Willd.
- Honkenya willdenovii J.F.Gmel.
- Honkenya willdenowii J.F.Gmel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in Africa, Clappertonia ficifolia (commonly known as Bolo Bolo) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burkina, Burundi, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre
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)
Borneo, Malaya, New Guinea, Panama, Sri Lanka