Dianthus excelsus
Also known as: Dianthus angolensis subsp. orientalis Turrill
- Dianthus angolensis subsp. orientalis Turrill
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Dianthus excelsus is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae 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
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre