Colchicum schimperianum
Also known as: Androcymbium abyssinicum (A.Rich.) Stef. +5 more
- Androcymbium abyssinicum (A.Rich.) Stef.
- Androcymbium schimperianum (Hochst.) K.Perss.
- Merendera abyssinica A.Rich.
- Merendera longifolia Hutch.
- Merendera longispatha Hochst.
- Merendera schimperiana Hochst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Colchicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Colchicum schimperianum is a tuberous plant within the Colchicaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Somalia, Yemen