Wahlenbergia erecta
Also known as: Cephalostigma erectum (Roth ex Schult.) Vatke +9 more
- Cephalostigma erectum (Roth ex Schult.) Vatke
- Cephalostigma perotifolium (Wight & Arn.) Hutch. & Dalziel
- Cephalostigma schimperi Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Dentella erecta Roth ex Schult.
- Dentella perotifolia Willd.
- Dentella perotifolia Willd. ex Schult.
- Lightfootia arenaria A.DC.
- Lightfootia perotifolia (Willd.) E.Wimm. ex Agnew
- Wahlenbergia perotifolia (Willd.) Wight & Arn.
- Wahlenbergia schimperi (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Schweinf. & Asch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Campanulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Wahlenbergia erecta is an annual belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Wahlenbergia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sudan, Sumatera, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe