Nemesia strumosa
Cape Jewels, Capejewels
Other regional names: Pouch Nemesia
- Pouch Nemesia
Also known as: Antirrhinum strumosum Banks ex Benth.
- Antirrhinum strumosum Banks ex Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Scrophulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Nemesia strumosa (commonly known as Cape-jewels) is an annual belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain