Commelina africana subsp. zanzibarica
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Originating in Africa, Commelina africana subsp. zanzibarica is a shrub belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Commelina africana, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Tanzania
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)
India
Base Species & Variations