Sideroxylon spinosum
Argan
Also known as: Argania sideroxylon Roem. & Schult. +8 more
- Argania sideroxylon Roem. & Schult.
- Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels
- Argania spinosa var. apiculata Maire
- Argania spinosa var. mutica Maire
- Elaeodendron argan Retz.
- Rhamnus sicula L.
- Sideroxylon argan (Retz.) Baill.
- Tekelia spinosa (L.) Scop.
- Verlangia argan (Retz.) Neck. ex Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapotaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Sideroxylon spinosum (commonly known as Argan) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, Western Sahara
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)
Canary Is., Spain, Tunisia