Scabiosa nitens
Also known as: Asterocephalus massonii Sweet +2 more
- Asterocephalus massonii Sweet
- Asterocephalus nitens (Roem. & Schult.) Paxton
- Scabiosa lucida Aiton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Scabiosa nitens is a herbaceous perennial within the Caprifoliaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Azores
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bermuda