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Status: | Native |
Description: |
Succulent spiny tree, main stem divided into several trunk-like branches, each with a crown of curved, ascending branches. This subspecies can be distinguished from var. confinalis by its 5-6 angled trunk, more main branches and more persistent spines. |
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Notes: | It is confined to the granite outcrops and ridges of the Matobo and Bikita areas. |
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Habitat: | In rocky places. |
Altitude range: (metres) | 950 - 1400 m |
Flowering time: | Jun - Aug |
Worldwide distribution: | Zimbabwe only. |
National distribution: | W,S |
Growth form(s): | Tree. |
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 13 July 2019 |
Literature: |
Carter, S. & Leach, L.C. (2001). Euphorbiaceae: subfamily Euphorbioideae: tribe Euphorbieae Flora Zambesiaca 9(5) Pages 407 - 408. Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Pages 16 - 17. Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 253. 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 138. 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. |
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