Swertia schimperi
Also known as: Monobothrium schimperi Hochst. +3 more
- Monobothrium schimperi Hochst.
- Ophelia fimbriata Hochst.
- Swertia fimbriata (Hochst.) Cufod.
- Swertia johnsonii N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Swertia schimperi is a herbaceous perennial within the Gentianaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia