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Synonyms: | |
Common names: | Mukondekonde (Shona) Umhlonhlwane (Ndebele) |
Frequency: | Frequent |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Succulent shrub or often a distinct small tree, up to 3.5 m. This subspecies is particularly tree-like with a central stem or several trunk-like branches from the base. The plants are densely branched and rebranched. Spine shields are often joined to form a horny ridge along the angles. Flowers unisexual, yellow, solitary above the spines. Fruit a capsule, c. 5 mm, exserted on a recurved pedicel. |
Notes: | See subsp. griseola for comparison. |
Derivation of specific name: | |
Habitat: | Among granite rocks in Brachystegia woodland. |
Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1520 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,C,E |
Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m, shrub under 2 m. |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Saturday 18 March 2006 |
Literature: |
Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 453. (Includes a picture). Carter, S. & Leach, L.C. (2001). Euphorbiaceae: subfamily Euphorbioideae: tribe Euphorbieae Flora Zambesiaca 9(5) Pages 412 - 414. (Includes a picture). Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 253. |
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