Afrocanthium mundianum
Rock Alder
Also known as: Canthium mundianum Cham. & Schltdl. +3 more
- Canthium mundianum Cham. & Schltdl.
- Canthium mundianum var. pubescens Cham. & Schltdl.
- Plectronia mundiana (Cham. & Schltdl.) Pappe
- Plectronia mundiana var. pubescens (Cham. & Schltdl.) Sond.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Africa, Afrocanthium mundianum (commonly known as Rock-alder) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
St.Helena