Celosia globosa
Also known as: Celosia pandurata var. elobata Suess.
- Celosia pandurata var. elobata Suess.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in Africa, Celosia globosa is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria, Uganda, Zaïre
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