Nymania capensis
Chinese Lantern Tree
Also known as: Aitonia capensis Thunb. +1 more
- Aitonia capensis Thunb.
- Carruthia capensis (Thunb.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Meliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Nymania capensis (commonly known as Chinese Lantern Tree) is a shrub within the Meliaceae family. It originates in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Namibia