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| Synonyms: |
Richardia albomaculata Hook. Zantedeschia melanoleuca (Hook. f.) Engl. Zantedeschia tropicalis (N.E. Br.) Letty var. tropicalis |
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| Common names: | Mufanawembudzi (S) Spotted-leaved arum lily (E) Yellow arum (E) | |
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| Status: | Native | |
| Description: |
A perennial, which dies back in the dry season. Both common and scientific names refer to the white spots on the leaves. These are, however, quite often entirely absent. | |
| Derivation of specific name: | albomaculata: white-spotted | |
| Habitat: | Occurs in damp grass, bracken and marshy areas. | |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1500 - 1950 m | |
| Flowering time: | Dec - Feb | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Southern and eastern Africa | |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | NCES | |
| Growth form: | P | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | ||
| Literature: |
Clarke, M. (1991). Nyanga Flowers. Baobab Books, Harare, Zimbabwe. Page 175. (Includes a picture). Fabian, A. & Germishuizen, G. (1997). Wild Flowers of Northern South Africa. Fernwood Press, Vlaeburg. Pages 30 - 31. (Includes a picture). Linley, K. & Baker, B. (1972). Flowers of the Veld Publisher not known. Page 9. Mayo, S.J. (1985). Araceae FTEA : Pages 36 - 38. (Includes a picture). Plowes, D.C.H. & Drummond, R.B. (1990). Wild Flowers of Zimbabwe. Revised edition. Longman, Zimbabwe Page 1. (Includes a picture). Pooley, E. (1998). A Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. Natal Flora Publications Trust. Durban. Pages 86 - 87. (Includes a picture). |
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| Endemic status: | ||
| Red data list status: | ||
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | |
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| Content last updated: | Saturday 16 August 2008 |
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