Kleinia mashavensis Loeuille & D.J.N Hind

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Frequency:	Rare and local
Status:	Native
Description:
Type location:	Zimbabwe
Notes:	Only known from two specimens collected by L.C. Leach in the Mashava area, stored at SRGH in a folder labeled Kleinia sp. no. 1. According to Leach's notes the plants are similar to Kleinia fulgens with orange flowers but are growing from a much larger potato-like root.
Derivation of specific name:	mashavensis: of Mashava in southern Zimbabwe.
Habitat:
Altitude range: (metres)	1000 - 1050 m
Flowering time:
Worldwide distribution:	Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.
FZ divisions:	S
Growth form(s):
Endemic status:	Endemic
Red data list status:	Critically Endangered
Insects associated with this species:
Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Images last updated:	Wednesday 13 July 2016
Literature:	Hind, D.J.N., Beentje, H.J. & Loeuille, B.F.P. (2026). Compositae - Senecioneae Flora Zambesiaca 6(4) Pages 83 - 85. Protologue (Includes a picture).

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