Trichodesma zeylanicum var. zeylanicum
Also known as: Trichodesma zeylanicum var. commune Domin
- Trichodesma zeylanicum var. commune Domin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.
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Trichodesma zeylanicum var. zeylanicum is an annual or shrub within the Boraginaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Trichodesma zeylanicum, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Assam, Burundi, Comoros, Ethiopia, India, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Guinea, Northern Provinces, Philippines, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, 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)
Fiji, Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion, Vanuatu, Windward Is.
Base Species & Variations