Didierea madagascariensis
Octopus Tree
Also known as: Didierea mirabilis Baill.
- Didierea mirabilis Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Didiereaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Didierea madagascariensis (commonly known as Octopus-Tree) is a shrub or tree within the Didiereaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Madagascar