Balanites aegyptiaca var. tomentosa
Also known as: Balanites tomentosa Mildbr. & Schltr.
- Balanites tomentosa Mildbr. & Schltr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Zygophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Balanites aegyptiaca var. tomentosa is a shrub or tree belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Balanites aegyptiaca, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tanzania
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