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Craterostigma pumilum

Also known as: Craterostigma auriculifolium (Dombrain) Benth. & Hook.fil. ex Wettst. +4 more
  • Craterostigma auriculifolium (Dombrain) Benth. & Hook.fil. ex Wettst.
  • Craterostigma auriculifolium Benth. & Hook.f.
  • Dunalia acaulis R.Br.
  • Torenia auriculifolia Dombrain
  • Torenia pumila (Hochst.) Benth.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Linderniaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Craterostigma pumilum is a rhizomatous plant within the Linderniaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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