Crambe hispanica subsp. abyssinica
Abyssinian Kale, Colewort
Other regional names: Crambe
- Crambe
Also known as: Crambe abyssinica Hochst. ex R.E.Fr. +2 more
- Crambe abyssinica Hochst. ex R.E.Fr.
- Crambe abyssinica var. meyeri O.E.Schulz
- Crambe hispanica var. meyeri (O.E.Schulz) Prina
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Brassicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Crambe hispanica subsp. abyssinica (commonly known as Abyssinian-kale or Colewort) is a herbaceous perennial within the Brassicaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Crambe hispanica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
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
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)
Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain, Western Australia
Base Species & Variations