Anthospermum rigidum Eckl. & Zeyh.
subsp. pumilum (Sond.) Puff

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Anthospermum rigidum subsp. pumilum

Photo: Bart Wursten
Cleveland Dam, below dam wall

Anthospermum rigidum subsp. pumilum

Photo: Bart Wursten
Cleveland Dam, below dam wall

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Frequency: Frequent
Status: Native
Description:
Herbaceous perennial with numerous unbranched stems, growing from a rosette-like woody base.
Notes:
Derivation of specific name: rigidum: rigid, stiff
Habitat: A species of rocky grassland and open woodland.
Altitude range: (metres) 1050 - 1850 m
Flowering time:
Worldwide distribution:
Zimbabwe distribution: WCES
Growth form: P
Insects (whose larvae eat this species):
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Content last updated: Sunday 25 May 2008

Other sources of information about Anthospermum rigidum:

Flora of Mozambique: Anthospermum rigidum
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Anthospermum rigidum
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Anthospermum rigidum
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Anthospermum rigidum
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Anthospermum rigidum
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Anthospermum rigidum
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Anthospermum rigidum
West African Plants database: Anthospermum rigidum


Copyright: Mark Hyde and Bart Wursten, 2002-10

Hyde, M.A. & Wursten, B. (2010). Flora of Zimbabwe: Species information: Anthospermum rigidum subsp. pumilum.
http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=156590, retrieved 3 September 2010

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