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Synonyms: |
Holosteum cordatum L. |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | Frequent in the E Highlands; recorded once in the C Division from a swamp forest near Ruwa. |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Prostrate to decumbent herb with dichotomous branching. Leaves: petiole up to 1 cm, glabrous; lamina 1-3.5 × 0.6-3 cm, ovate to very broadly ovate, glabrous, 3-7-nerved at base; base cordate, truncate or abruptly cuneate. Sepals narrowly lanceolate, green with white margin. Petals white, sometimes 0, very deeply 2-fid. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | cordata: heart-shaped |
Habitat: | In shady places, particularly at the edges of forests. |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
Flowering time: | Aug |
Worldwide distribution: | More or less Pantropical. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | C,E |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 23. As Drymaria cordata cordata cordata 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 32. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 39. Wild, H. (1960-1). Caryophyllaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(2) Pages 344 - 346. (Includes a picture). Wursten, B., Timberlake, J. & Darbyshire, I. (2017). The Chimanimani Mountains: an updated checklist. Kirkia 19(1) Page 90. |
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