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Synonyms: |
Mollugo spathulifolia (Fenzl) Dinter Mollugo umbellata (Forssk.) Ser. Pharnaceum umbellatum Forssk. |
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Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
See var. cerviana for general description details. This variety differs in having the basal leaves obovate, oblanceolate or spathulate and the inflorescences pedunculate. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | spathulifolia: with spoon-shaped, (spathulate) leaves. |
Habitat: | In wooded savannas, on sandy river banks, along roadsides and in cultivated ground. |
Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 650 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in Old World tropics. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | 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: | Sunday 4 May 2008 |
Literature: |
Gonçalves, M.L. (1978). Molluginaceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Page 542. 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 15. under Aizoaceae |
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