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Synonyms: |
Limnanthemum senegalense (G.Don) N.E.Br. Nymphoides indica (L.) Kuntze subsp. occidentalis A. Raynal Villarsia senegalensis G.Don |
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Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Aquatic perennial herb. Stolons tufted, numerous, floating. Leaves circular, 5-15 cm in diameter, rarely larger. Flowers white with a yellow tube, lobes c. twice as long as the tube; sepals spreading, later closing around the capsule. Capsule ovoid, 4-5 mm in diameter, shorter than the calyx. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | senegalensis: of Senegal. |
Habitat: | In lakes, pools, swamps and rivers, sometimes in seasonal pools as it is capable of withstanding periods of drying up. |
Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1650 m |
Flowering time: | Oct - May |
Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in tropical Africa. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | W,C |
Growth form(s): | Aquatic. |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Wednesday 29 July 2009 |
Literature: |
Ellery, K. & W. (1997). Plants of the Okavango Delta, a Field Guide Tsaro Publishers, Durban, South Africa Page 146. As N. indica. subsp. occidentalis Heath, A. & Heath, R. (2009). Field Guide to the Plants of Northern Botswana including the Okavango Delta Kew Publishing Page 401. as N. indica subsp. occidentalis (Includes a picture). Mackinder, B. (1990). Menyanthaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(4) Pages 52 - 54. as N. indica subsp. occidentalis (Includes a picture). 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 62. as N. indica subsp. occidentalis Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 79. As N. indica. subsp. occidentalis Pickering, H. & Roe, E. (2009). Wild Flowers of the Victoria Falls Area Helen Pickering, London Page 83. as N. indica subsp. occidentalis (Includes a picture). Roodt, V. (2011). Wild flowers, Waterplants and Grasses of the Okavango Delta and Kalahari "Did You Know" nature series Struik Nature for Veronica Roodt Publications Page 38. As N. indica. subsp. occidentalis (Includes a picture). Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 86. as N. indica subsp. occidentalis Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. (2004). Biodiversity of the Four Corners Area: Technical Reviews Volume Two (Chapter 5-15) Appendix 5-1: Plant Checklist Occasional Publications in Biodiversity 15 Page 219. as N. indica subsp. occidentalis |
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