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Synonyms: |
Dichondra repens J. R. Forst. & G. Forst. var. repens |
Common names: | Kidneyweed (English) |
Frequency: | Frequent |
Status: | Introduced |
Description: |
Prostrate herb, with slender stems rooting at the nodes. Leaves: petiole 8-70 mm; lamina 6-29 × 7-36 mm, reniform to circular, glabrescent above, appressed-hairy beneath; base cordate; apex broadly rounded to emarginate. Flowers on 2-19 mm peduncles. Calyx up to 3 mm, silky outside. Corolla ± as long as calyx, white or greenish. Capsule lobes pilose. Seeds brown. |
Notes: | Absolutely abundant in many Harare lawns. |
Derivation of specific name: | micrantha: small-flowered |
Habitat: | Weed in lawns, preferring shady, damp places. |
Altitude range: (metres) | 490 - 1660 m |
Flowering time: | Nov - Apr |
Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in tropical and subtropical regions. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
Growth form(s): | Climber, perennial. |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Saturday 29 May 2010 |
Literature: |
Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 131. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 20. Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Pages 10 - 11. As Dichondra repens repens (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 36. Wild, H. (1955). Common Rhodesian Weeds Government of Rhodesia, Salisbury Page 93. as Dichondra repens (Includes a picture). |
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