Aponogeton afroviolaceus
afroviolaceus
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Photo: Richard Monge
Shimabala about 30km south of Lusaka
Photo: Richard Monge
Shimabala about 30km south of Lusaka
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| Synonyms: |
Aponogeton violaceus Lye |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Tuber 1.5 cm thick. Petiole 5-20 cm. Leaves: lamina 2-8 × 0.3-1.6 cm, elliptic to linear-oblong, with a cuneate to truncate base and obtuse to subacute apex. Spikes simple with flowers arranged on all sides; perianth segments 2, purple or mauve. Stamens 6, rarely 0 or 1. Carpels 3-8. Follicles 3.5-6 mm, greenish. |
| Type location: |
Kenya |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | In seasonal streams, ditches, pools and marshes |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| FZ divisions: | N,C |
| Growth form(s): | Aquatic. |
| Endemic status: | |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Monday 20 January 2020 |
| 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 85. Martins, E.S. (2009). Aponogetonaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2) Page 69. |
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