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Canarina abyssinica
Scientific Name: Canarina abyssinica
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
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Canarina abyssinica
Canarina abyssinica, described by Heinrich Gustav Adolf Engler in 1902, is an East African species within the genus Canarina and the Campanulaceae family. The name is considered validly published.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has a fleshy rootstock which might be attractive to animals who like to dig.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has a fleshy rootstock which might be attractive to children who like to play in the dirt.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Canarina abyssinica Engl.
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Canarina abyssinica Engl. (1902) - Heterotypic Synonym
- Canarina abyssinica var. umbrosa Engl. - Heterotypic Synonym
Distribution and Habitat
- Canarina abyssinica is native to Ethiopia and tropical Africa.
- It is found in montane forests of East Africa, particularly in clearings and wooded grasslands.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a dull grey-green plant.
- It has a fleshy rootstock.
- The leaves are triangular and ovate.
- It features pendulous, solitary, orange-red flowers that are 5-6 cm long.
- It's a terrestrial climber herb, growing up to 2m long.
Quirky Facts
- Canarina abyssinica has been featured on a stamp from Tuvalu, a South Pacific island.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is described as an epiphyte.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- Tropicos
- The Plant List
- Jstor_African Plant Initiative
- The International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service