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Caltha alba

Also known as: Caltha elata Duthie +14 more
  • Caltha elata Duthie
  • Caltha govaniana Wall.
  • Caltha govaniana Wall. ex Royle
  • Caltha himalayanus Royle
  • Caltha himalensis D.Don
  • Caltha napalensis Royle
  • Caltha palustris f. alpina Gilli
  • Caltha palustris f. silvatica Gilli
  • Caltha palustris var. alba (Cambess.) Hook.fil. & Thomson
  • Caltha palustris var. himalaica M.Tamura
  • Caltha palustris var. himalayensis Brühl ex Banerji
  • Caltha palustris var. himalensis (D.Don) Mukerjee
  • Caltha palustris var. himalensis (D.Don) Mukh.
  • Caltha palustris var. purpurea Sparre & Fisch.
  • Caltha paniculata Wall.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Ranunculaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Caltha alba is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions.

Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, East Himalaya, Iran, Pakistan, West Himalaya

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