Swertia usambarensis
Also known as: Swertia ellenbeckiana Gilg ex Engl. +3 more
- Swertia ellenbeckiana Gilg ex Engl.
- Swertia polyantha Gilg
- Swertia tischeri Chiov.
- Swertia whytei N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Swertia usambarensis is an annual belonging to the Gentianaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms