Anchusa capensis
Annual Anchusa, Cape Alkanet
Other regional names: Cape Bugloss +2 more
- Cape Bugloss
- Cape Forget Me Not
- Summer Forget Me Not
Also known as: Stomotechium papillosum Lehm.
- Stomotechium papillosum Lehm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Originating in Africa, Anchusa capensis (commonly known as Annual Anchusa or Cape alkanet) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Lesotho, Namibia, Northern Provinces
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)
Oregon