Luzula abyssinica
Also known as: Luzula abyssinica subsp. kilimandscharica Engl. +9 more
- Luzula abyssinica subsp. kilimandscharica Engl.
- Luzula abyssinica subsp. simensis (Buchen.) Buchen.
- Luzula abyssinica subsp. volkensii (Buchenau) Engl.
- Luzula abyssinica var. kilimandscharica Engl.
- Luzula abyssinica var. simensis (Hochst.) Buchenau
- Luzula abyssinica var. volkensii (Buchenau) Engl.
- Luzula macrotricha Steud.
- Luzula spicata subsp. erecta E.Mey.
- Luzula spicata var. simensis Hochst.
- Luzula volkensii Buchenau
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Luzula abyssinica is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre