Asclepias albens
Also known as: Gomphocarpus affinis Schltr. +3 more
- Gomphocarpus affinis Schltr.
- Gomphocarpus albens (E.Mey.) Decne.
- Pachycarpus albens E.Mey.
- Xysmalobium albens (E.Mey.) D.Dietr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Asclepias albens is a rhizomatous plant within the Apocynaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland