Synonyms:
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Cissus spinosopilosum Gilg & M. Brandt
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Frequency:
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Probably rare in Zimbabwe. |
Status:
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Native |
Description:
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Prostrate herb. Stems, petioles and leaflets with stipitate glands, particularly on the veins; tendrils absent. Leaves 3-foliolate; petiole up to 30 mm long, margin with large, sharp, glandular teeth. Flowers yellowish green. |
Notes:
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This species is known from South Africa and was not included in Flora Zambesiaca Volume 2 part 2(1966). It is however included in The Checklist of Zimbabwean Vascular Plants (Mapaura & Timberlake, 2004: 83), based on the presence of a specimen at SRGH from the Northern Division. |
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Habitat:
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Open savanna woodland and grassland. |
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Worldwide distribution:
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Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. |
Zimbabwe distribution:
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Spot characters:
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Images last updated: |
Wednesday 30 August 2017 |
Literature:
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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 83.
Retief, E. & Herman, P.P.J. (1997). Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: keys and diagnostic characters Strelitzia 6 Page 649.
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