Palisota bracteosa
Palisota
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Palisota bracteosa (commonly known as Palisota) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo
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)
Trinidad-Tobago