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Plectranthus comosus
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Rd to Domboshawa, Chinamora CL
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Cleveland Dam, Harare
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Harava Dam
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Harava Dam
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Harava Dam
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| Synonyms: |
Plectranthus barbatus Andrews |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Rare escape |
| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Robust herbaceous shrub. Both green leaved and variegated forms occur, sometimes on the same plant. |
| Notes: | This species is widely cultivated as a garden ornamental and is occasionally naturalised as an escape. |
| Derivation of specific name: | comosus: with tufts formed from hairs, leaves or flowers |
| Habitat: | In disturbed places |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Native to India, probably first introduced into East Africa. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | C |
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| Endemic status: | |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
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 56. As Plectranthus barbatus |
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