Floscopa glomerata subsp. glomerata
Also known as: Aneilema rivulare A.Rich. +5 more
- Aneilema rivulare A.Rich.
- Dithyrocarpus capensis Kunth
- Floscopa capensis (Kunth) Hassk.
- Floscopa rivularis (A.Rich.) C.B.Clarke
- Floscopa rivularis var. argosperma C.B.Clarke
- Lamprodithyros rivularis (A.Rich.) Hassk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.
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Found natively in Africa, Floscopa glomerata subsp. glomerata is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Commelinaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Floscopa glomerata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Vietnam
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