Datisca cannabina
Akalbir
Also known as: Cannabina laevis Moench +2 more
- Cannabina laevis Moench
- Datisca glabra Stokes
- Datisca nepalensis D.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Datiscaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Datisca cannabina (commonly known as Akalbir) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub within the Datiscaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Iran, Iraq, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Nepal, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya
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)
Vietnam