Swertia abyssinica
Also known as: Swertia brevipedicellata Gilg +6 more
- Swertia brevipedicellata Gilg
- Swertia clarenceana Hook.fil.
- Swertia dissimilis N.E.Br.
- Swertia erythraeae Chiov.
- Swertia mattirolii Chiov.
- Swertia subalpina N.E.Br.
- Swertia wellbyi N.E.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Africa, Swertia abyssinica is an annual belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia