Ayenia heterophylla
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Ayenia heterophylla is a climbing plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Ayenia is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, Madagascar