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Craterostigma pumilum

Craterostigma pumilum Hochst.
Craterostigma pumilum
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Craterostigma pumilum is a plant species in the Linderniaceae family, native to several countries in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It was first described in 1841 by Hochst.

Description

Craterostigma pumilum is a member of the Linderniaceae family and is found in a range of countries including Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The species was first published in 1841 by the botanist Hochst. It belongs to the genus Craterostigma, which is characterized by its specific morphological features and ecological adaptations. This species is part of a broader group of plants within the Linderniaceae family, which is known for its diverse distribution across tropical and subtropical regions.

Distribution

Botswana · Eritrea · Ethiopia · Kenya · Oman · Saudi Arabia · Socotra · Somalia · Sudan · Tanzania · Uganda · Yemen · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Synonyms

Torenia pumilaTorenia auriculifoliaCraterostigma auriculifoliumDunalia acaulis

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