| Synonyms: |
Clutia stelleroides S. Moore |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Hairless perennial herb, up to 60 cm, stems arising from a woody rootstock. |
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| Notes: | This variety is known only from the Himalaya range in Eastern Zimbabwe. The area is not protected and the species is under threat from degradation of the habitat. |
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| Habitat: | In sub-montane grassland. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1375 - 1850 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Zimbabwe only |
| FZ divisions: | E |
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| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Vulnerable |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 30 August 2008 |
| Literature: |
Golding, J.S. (ed.) (2002). Zimbabwe Plant Red Data List. Southern African Plant Red Data Lists. SABONET 14 Page 164. Mapaura, A. (2002). Endemic Plant Species of Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(1) Page 137. 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 41. Radcliffe-Smith, A. (1996). Euphorbiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(4) Pages 132 - 133. (Includes a picture). |