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Synonyms: |
Aristolochia hirta De Wild. Aristolochia rhodesica R.E. Fr. |
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Status: | Native |
Description: |
Annual stems arising from a perennial rootstock. Stems up to 45 cm long. The narrower leaves, linear-lanceolate to narrowly oblong or ovate-lanceolate, distinguish this species from A. heppii. |
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Flowering time: | Sep - Oct |
Worldwide distribution: | DRC, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Hauman, L. (1948). Aristolochiaceae Flore du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi Volume I Page 383. 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 19. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 27. Stannard, B.L. (1997). Aristolochiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(2) Pages 21 - 23. (Includes a picture). |
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