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Alternanthera pungens
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Nduna Lodge, Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nduna Lodge, Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Photo: Bart Wursten
Second Street, Mutare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Second Street, Mutare
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| Synonyms: |
Alternanthera echinata Sm. Alternanthera repens (L.) Link |
| Common names: | Khaki burrweed (English) Paper thorns (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Prostrate, mat-forming herb, growing from a tap root. Stems rooting at the nodes. Inflorescences somewhat spiny, due to long bracteoles and awns on the tepals. |
| Notes: | For the distinctions between this species and species of Alternanthera, see the note after Alternanthera caracasana. |
| Derivation of specific name: | pungens: prickly, puncturing |
| Habitat: | In bare ground and disturbed places such as lawns and roadsides |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Native of tropical America, now a widespread weed in Africa |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
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| Endemic status: | |
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| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Friday 31 July 2009 |
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Flora of Mozambique: Alternanthera pungensAfrican Plant Database: Alternanthera pungens
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Alternanthera pungens
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Alternanthera pungens
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Alternanthera pungens
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Alternanthera pungens
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Alternanthera pungens
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Alternanthera pungens
JSTOR Plant Science: Alternanthera pungens
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Alternanthera pungens
Tropicos: Alternanthera pungens
West African Plants database: Alternanthera pungens
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