Virgilia oroboides
Keurboom
Also known as: Sophora oroboides P.J.Bergius +2 more
- Sophora oroboides P.J.Bergius
- Virgilia capensis (L.) Poir.
- Virgilia capensis subsp. albescens Yakovlev
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Virgilia oroboides (commonly known as Keurboom) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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, Queensland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms