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Indigofera setiflora
setiflora
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Cleveland Dam, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Cleveland Dam, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Cleveland Dam, Harare
Photo: Bart Wursten
Near the lodges, Lake Kyle Recreational Park
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| Synonyms: |
Indigofera confusa auct. |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Erect, much-branched perennial herb, growing from a woody rootstock. Leaves imparipinnate with 2-4 pairs of linear to narrowly oblong leaflets. Leaflets distinctly folded upwards along the midrib. Inflorescences axillary. Flowers pink, usually with a whitish spot inside. Pods short and small, up to 8 mm, densely covered in dark brown hairs. |
| Notes: | All records of I. setiflora up to September 2012 have been placed under var. setiflora for the time being. |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | In grassland, often in rocky places. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
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| Worldwide distribution: | |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
| Growth form: | Ps |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Saturday 19 November 2005 |
| Literature: |
Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 69. Pickering, H. & Roe, E. (2009). Wild Flowers of the Victoria Falls Area Helen Pickering, London Page 74. (Includes a picture). |
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Flora of Mozambique: Indigofera setifloraAfrican Plant Database: Indigofera setiflora
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Indigofera setiflora
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Indigofera setiflora
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Indigofera setiflora
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Indigofera setiflora
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Indigofera setiflora
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Indigofera setiflora
JSTOR Plant Science: Indigofera setiflora
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Indigofera setiflora
Tropicos: Indigofera setiflora
West African Plants database: Indigofera setiflora
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