Swertia macrosepala subsp. macrosepala
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Swertia macrosepala subsp. macrosepala is a herbaceous perennial within the Gentianaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to montane tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Swertia macrosepala, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre
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)
East Himalaya
Base Species & Variations