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Synonyms: |
Cardiospermum microcarpum Kunth Cardiospermum truncatum A. Rich. |
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Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
See Cardiospermum halicacabum var. halicacabum for a general description. This variety differs mainly in the fruits which are less than 2 cm long |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | microcarpum: with (very) small fruits. |
Habitat: | In riverine fringes. |
Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1350 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Pantropical. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,E,S |
Growth form(s): | Climber. |
Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Sunday 1 February 2009 |
Literature: |
Exell, A.W. (1966). Sapindaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2) Page 509. 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 76. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 100. |
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