Salvadora persica var. persica
Also known as: Cissus arborea Forssk. +5 more
- Cissus arborea Forssk.
- Embelia grossularia Retz.
- Galenia asiatica Burm.f.
- Lauridia multiflora Engl.
- Rivina paniculata L.
- Salvadora paniculata Zucc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Salvadoraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Salvadora persica var. persica is a shrub or tree belonging to the Salvadoraceae family. Indigenous to Africa and Temperate Asia, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Salvadora persica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Botswana, Burkina, Caprivi Strip, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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)
Cameroon
Base Species & Variations