Ruscus hypophyllum
Also known as: Platyruscus hypophyllum (L.) A.P.Khokhr. & V.N.Tikhom. +7 more
- Platyruscus hypophyllum (L.) A.P.Khokhr. & V.N.Tikhom.
- Ruscus hypoglossum subsp. hypophyllum (L.) Arcang.
- Ruscus hypoglossum var. hypophyllum (L.) Bolzon
- Ruscus hypoglossum var. hypophyllum (L.) P.Fourn., 1935
- Ruscus hypophyllum (Mill.) Loudon
- Ruscus hypophyllum var. trifoliatus (Mill.) Loudon
- Ruscus lugubris Salisb.
- Ruscus trifoliatus Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Ruscus hypophyllum is a rhizomatous plant within the Asparagaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Italy, Morocco, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
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)
Canary Is., Ethiopia, France, Greece, India, Kriti, Libya, Turkey