Tetradenia riparia
Gingerbush
Also known as: Basilicum myriostachyum (Benth.) Kuntze +7 more
- Basilicum myriostachyum (Benth.) Kuntze
- Basilicum riparium (Hochst.) Kuntze
- Gumira ferruginea (A.Rich.) Kuntze
- Iboza riparia (Hochst.) N.E.Br.
- Moschosma myriostachyum Benth.
- Moschosma riparium Hochst.
- Plectranthus riparius Hochst.
- Premna ferruginea A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent shrub or tree.
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Tetradenia riparia (commonly known as Gingerbush) is a succulent tree belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
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)
Honduras, Rwanda