Asclepias tanganyikensis
Also known as: Gomphocarpus tanganyikensis (E.A.Bruce) Bullock
- Gomphocarpus tanganyikensis (E.A.Bruce) Bullock
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Asclepias tanganyikensis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Asclepias is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tanzania