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Convolvulus ocellatus
plicinervius
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Mtoroshanga Pass, Great Dyke
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Mpinge Pass, Great Dyke
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Mpinge Pass, Great Dyke
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| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Locally frequent |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See var. ocellatus for general details. This variety is distinguished by the rhomboid or ovate-oblong leaves which are not palmately divided. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | ocellatus: with small eyes; plicinervis: with plicate nerves; leaves folded along veins. |
| Habitat: | In open grassland on serpentine soils |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1220 - 1615 m |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | An endemic of the Great Dyke, occurring on both the Northern and Southern parts. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,C,E,S |
| Growth form(s): | Climber, perennial. |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Thursday 20 December 2012 |
| Literature: |
Golding, J.S. (ed.) (2002). Zimbabwe Plant Red Data List. Southern African Plant Red Data Lists. SABONET 14 Page 172. Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Pages 26 - 27. Mapaura, A. (2002). Endemic Plant Species of Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(1) Page 136. 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. Verdcourt, B. (1960). New Convolvulaceae from the Flora Zambesiaca Area Kirkia 1 Pages 28 - 29. Protologue (Includes a picture). |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Convolvulus ocellatusAfrican Plant Database: Convolvulus ocellatus
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Convolvulus ocellatus
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Convolvulus ocellatus
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Convolvulus ocellatus
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iNaturalist: Convolvulus ocellatus
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Convolvulus ocellatus
JSTOR Plant Science: Convolvulus ocellatus
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Convolvulus ocellatus
Plants of the World Online: Convolvulus ocellatus
Tropicos: Convolvulus ocellatus
Wikipedia: Convolvulus ocellatus
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