Sesamothamnus rivae
Sesamothamnus rivae Engl.
Sesamothamnus rivae is a flowering plant species in the Pedaliaceae family, native to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It is a caudiciform shrub or small tree with a pachycaul trunk adapted to seasonally dry tropical environments.
Description
Sesamothamnus rivae, described by Engl. in 1897, is a member of the Pedaliaceae family. This species is found in eastern Africa, occurring in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. It is characterized by a swollen, water-storing trunk, a feature that supports its survival in seasonally dry tropical biomes. The plant is a caudiciform shrub or small tree, reflecting adaptations to arid or semi-arid conditions.
Distribution
Ethiopia · Kenya · Somalia · Tanzania
Synonyms
Sesamothamnus erlangeriSesamothamnus smithii
