Gymnosporia pubescens
Hairy Spike Thorn
Also known as: Maytenus pubescens N.Robson
- Maytenus pubescens N.Robson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Celastraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Gymnosporia pubescens (commonly known as Hairy Spike-thorn) is a shrub belonging to the Celastraceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Zimbabwe