Psydrax lividus
Also known as: Canthium clityophyllum Bullock +12 more
- Canthium clityophyllum Bullock
- Canthium gymnosporioides Launert
- Canthium huillense Hiern
- Canthium junodii (Burtt Davy) Burtt Davy
- Canthium lividum Hiern
- Canthium syringodorum (K.Schum.) Bullock
- Canthium wildii (Suess.) Codd
- Plectronia heliotropiodora K.Schum. & K.Krause
- Plectronia huillensis (Hiern) K.Schum.
- Plectronia junodii Burtt Davy
- Plectronia livida (Hiern) K.Schum.
- Plectronia syringodora K.Schum.
- Plectronia wildii Suess.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Psydrax lividus is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Caprivi Strip, Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, 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)
St.Helena