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Dorstenia elliptica

Also known as: Dorstenia frutescens Engl.
  • Dorstenia frutescens Engl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Moraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in Africa, Dorstenia elliptica is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Moraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is.

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