Merremia xanthophylla
Also known as: Ipomoea xanthophylla Hochst. ex Hallier fil. +2 more
- Ipomoea xanthophylla Hochst. ex Hallier fil.
- Merremia pes-draconis Hallier fil.
- Merremia pes-draconis var. nigerica Rendle
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial or subshrub.
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Merremia xanthophylla is a scrambling herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe