Silene afromontana
Also known as: Lychnis rotundifolia (Oliv.) M.Popp +1 more
- Lychnis rotundifolia (Oliv.) M.Popp
- Uebelinia rotundifolia Oliv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Silene afromontana is a shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Silene, which contains over 900 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Tanzania