Colchicum capense
Also known as: Androcymbium capense (L.) Druce +2 more
- Androcymbium capense (L.) Druce
- Anguillaria capensis (L.) Spreng.
- Plexinium punctatum Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Colchicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Colchicum capense is a tuberous plant belonging to the Colchicaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms