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Synonyms: | |
Common names: | Madzviili (Hlengwe) Nongoloko (Hlengwe) Nongonongo (Hlengwe) Rough-fruit bush-cherry (English) |
Frequency: | Occasional |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
See subsp. juncea for general description and comparison. This species can only be distinguished by the very rough-skinned, warty fruit. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | juncea: Juncus- or rush-like; crustata: rough-skinned or hard-skinned, referring to the surface of the fruits. |
Habitat: | Mainly in dry deciduous woodland. |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
Flowering time: | Sep - Nov |
Worldwide distribution: | Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | W,E,S |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Monday 17 December 2007 |
Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 38. Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 238. Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 72. (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 32. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 44. Wild, H. (1960). Capparaceae Flora Zambesiaca 1(1) Pages 218 - 219. |
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