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Alysicarpus rugosus subsp. rugosus

Also known as: Alysicarpus bracteus X.F.Gao +9 more
  • Alysicarpus bracteus X.F.Gao
  • Alysicarpus lupulinus Stocks ex Baker
  • Alysicarpus pilifera Wall.
  • Alysicarpus polygonoides Welw. ex Romariz
  • Alysicarpus pylifer Steud.
  • Alysicarpus rugosus var. longiexsertus Domin
  • Alysicarpus timorensis Span.
  • Alysicarpus violaceus var. pilosus Schindl.
  • Alysicarpus wallichii Wight & Arn.
  • Desmodium thonningianum D.Dietr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Alysicarpus rugosus subsp. rugosus is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Alysicarpus rugosus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Australia, China, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China South-Central, Congo, East Himalaya, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Oman, Pakistan, Queensland, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida
Base Species & Variations

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