Virgilia oroboides subsp. oroboides
Also known as: Hypocalyptus capensis (L.) Thunb. +3 more
- Hypocalyptus capensis (L.) Thunb.
- Podalyria capensis (L.) Willd.
- Sophora capensis L.
- Virgilia capensis Lam.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to Africa, Virgilia oroboides subsp. oroboides is a shrub or tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Virgilia oroboides, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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)
India
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