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Synonyms: |
Aptosimum randii S. Moore |
Common names: | Carpet flower (English) Veld violet (English) |
Frequency: | Frequent at lower altitudes |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Low growing perennial herb or subshrub, often forming compact, prostrate cushions, sometimes erect and tufted. Leaves linear-oblong to narrowly oblanceolate with glandular hairs, particularly on the upper surface. Flowers deep blue to violet, darker near the centre. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | lineare: linear |
Habitat: | Hot dry woodland |
Altitude range: (metres) | 550 - 1400 m |
Flowering time: | Dec - Mar |
Worldwide distribution: | Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | W,C,E,S |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Saturday 15 March 2014 |
Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 6. Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 4. Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 323. (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 70. Philcox, D. (1990). Scrophulariaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(2) Page 6. Plowes, D.C.H. & Drummond, R.B. (1990). Wild Flowers of Zimbabwe. Revised edition. Longman, Zimbabwe. No. 107, plate 145 Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 102. |
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