Cerastium capense
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cerastium capense is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cerastium, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces