Asclepias breviantherae
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Asclepias breviantherae is a tuberous plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Asclepias genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malawi, Tanzania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms