Nemesia versicolor


Nemesia versicolor is a species of perennial flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is endemic to the Northern and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa.

Description

Nemesia versicolor has opposite, ovate to oblong-lanceolate leaves. The corolla is variable in colour.

Range

Nemesia versicolor is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces, but it is also found in the Eastern Cape.

Habitat

Nemesia versicolor is found in a subtropical biome on the coast.

Taxonomy

According to Plants of the World Online, Nemesia versicolor contains the following varieties:
  • Nemesia versicolor var. versicolor
  • Nemesia versicolor var. oxyceras Benth.