Cryptotaenia africana
Also known as: Anthriscus africana Hook.fil. +2 more
- Anthriscus africana Hook.fil.
- Deringa africana (Hook.fil.) Koso-Pol.
- Myrrhodes africanum (Hook.fil.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cryptotaenia africana is a rhizomatous plant within the Apiaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre