Afrocanthium gilfillanii
Velvet Rock Alder
Also known as: Canthium gilfillanii (N.E.Br.) O.B.Mill. +3 more
- Canthium gilfillanii (N.E.Br.) O.B.Mill.
- Plectronia gilfillani N.E.Br.
- Plectronia macleana Bolus ex Burtt Davy
- Plectronia velutina Conrath ex Burtt Davy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Afrocanthium gilfillanii (commonly known as Velvet Rock-alder) is a tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Swaziland