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Synonyms: |
Polygonum limbatum Meisn. |
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Status: | Native |
Description: |
Erect or procumbent perennial herb, often mat-forming. Stems hollow, striate along the length, usually hairy. Distinct bract-like ocrea at the nodes, spreading or recurved at the apex; margins ciliate. Leaves linear-lanceolate, pubescent or silky hairy on both surfaces, ciliate at the base, clasping the stems. Flowers in terminal or lateral, spike-like racemes, pinkish white; peduncles hairy. Fruit a small, smooth and shiny nut, reddish-brown to black. |
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Derivation of specific name: | limbata: bordered, with a margin or fringe (a reference to the ocrea) |
Habitat: | In wet habitats, at the edges of streams and dams and in moist grassland |
Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1550 m |
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Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in tropical Africa, South Africa, Egypt and India. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,S |
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Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Friday 3 August 2007 |
Literature: |
Heath, A. & Heath, R. (2009). Field Guide to the Plants of Northern Botswana including the Okavango Delta Kew Publishing Page 187. (Includes a picture). Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 292. (Includes a picture). 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 68. Nogueira, I., Ortiz, S. & Paiva, J.A.R. (2006). Polygonaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(3) Pages 15 - 17. (Includes a picture). Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 93. |
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