Edithcolea grandis
Persian Carpet Flower, Persian Carpet Flower
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, Edithcolea grandis (commonly known as Persian carpet flower) is a succulent shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Socotra, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen