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Neojeffreya decurrens
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National Botanic Gardens, Harare
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Ndundu Lodge, Vumba
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Ndundu Lodge, Vumba
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| Synonyms: |
Conyza decurrens L. Pterocaulon decurrens (L.) S. Moore |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Frequent |
| Status: | Probably introduced |
| Description: |
Slender erect annual or biennial herb, up to 50 cm but often flowering in very small depauperate form. Capitula small (2-5mm) in leaf axils in dense clusters; florets white, often with purple tips. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | decurrens: decurrent, running down (e.g. leaf bases running down the stem as wings). |
| Habitat: | A weed of lawns, gardens, cultivation and roadsides. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1710 m |
| Flowering time: | Jul - Sept |
| Worldwide distribution: | Native in Madagascar, probably introduced in Africa. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,C,E |
| Growth form: | AB |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Wednesday 11 April 2012 |
| Literature: |
Mapaura, A & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 27. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 32. Wild, H. (1980). The Compositae of the Flora Zambesiaca area, 12. Inuleae (continued). Kirkia 12(1) Pages 37 - 38. as Pterocaulon decurrens |
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Flora of Mozambique: Neojeffreya decurrensAfrican Plant Database: Neojeffreya decurrens
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Neojeffreya decurrens
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Neojeffreya decurrens
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Neojeffreya decurrens
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Neojeffreya decurrens
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Neojeffreya decurrens
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Neojeffreya decurrens
JSTOR Plant Science: Neojeffreya decurrens
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Neojeffreya decurrens
Tropicos: Neojeffreya decurrens
West African Plants database: Neojeffreya decurrens
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