Wurmbea tenuis

Wurmbea tenuis (Hook.f.) Baker

Wurmbea tenuis is a species in the genus Wurmbea, belonging to the family Colchicaceae. It was first described in 1879 by Baker, based on earlier work by Hook.f. This plant is native to several regions in Africa, including Cameroon, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, and the Gulf of Guinea Islands, as well as the South African provinces of Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.

Description

Wurmbea tenuis is a member of the Colchicaceae family, a group of flowering plants that includes species with bulbous or cormous growth forms. The species is found across a range of African countries, indicating a broad but localized distribution. Its presence in both tropical and subtropical regions suggests an adaptation to diverse environmental conditions. The species was formally published in 1879, reflecting its long-standing recognition in botanical literature.