Silene abyssinica
Also known as: Lychnis abyssinica (Hochst.) Lidén +6 more
- Lychnis abyssinica (Hochst.) Lidén
- Uebelinia abyssinia Hochst.
- Uebelinia abyssinica Hochst.
- Uebelinia hispida Pax
- Uebelinia nigerica Turrill
- Uebelinia spathulifolia Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Uebelinia spathulifolia Hochst. ex T.C.E.Fr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Silene abyssinica is a shrub within the Caryophyllaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, Zaïre