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Craterostigma plantagineum

Blue Gem
Also known as: Craterostigma nanum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) Engl. +2 more
  • Craterostigma nanum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) Engl.
  • Torenia plantaginea (Hochst.) Benth.
  • Uvedalia nana E.Mey. ex Benth.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Linderniaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Craterostigma plantagineum (commonly known as Blue Gem) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Linderniaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Namibia, Niger, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

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