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Synonyms: |
Breweria conglomerata Baker Seddera conglomerata (Baker) Hallier f. |
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Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
See var. suffruticosa for general description. This variety is distinguished by being much more densely hairy, especially on the inflorescences. The plant is usually more robust with larger leaves. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | suffruticosa: a suffrutex, shrubby plant, woody at the base, regrowing annually from a strong perennial underground base. hirsutissima: very densely hairy. |
Habitat: | It is often found on Kalahari sand and serpentine soil. |
Altitude range: (metres) | 200 - 930 m |
Flowering time: | Oct - Mar |
Worldwide distribution: | Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | W,S |
Growth form(s): | Perennial, shrub under 2 m. |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Thursday 11 August 2016 |
Literature: |
Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Pages 17 - 19. 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 37. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 51. |
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