Genus Wahlenbergia
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A member of the Campanulaceae family, the genus Wahlenbergia is a large group comprising 304 taxa. It is widespread across Africa and Australasia, and is also natively found in South America, Europe, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is most often linked to seasonally dry tropical and subtropical environments. It features a mix of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 304 taxa (263 base species, 41 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (232), Australasia (53), South America (16)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (184), Seasonally Dry Tropical (56), Temperate (26)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (140), Annuals & Biennials (120), Herbaceous Perennials (48)
304 taxa found