Gomphocarpus purpurascens
Also known as: Asclepias albida N.E.Br. +2 more
- Asclepias albida N.E.Br.
- Asclepias pubiseta N.E.Br.
- Gomphocarpus fruticosus var. purpureus Schweinf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Gomphocarpus purpurascens is a shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia