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Synonyms: |
Pentas woodii Scott-Elliot Sipanea angustifolia A.Rich. ex DC. |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | Common |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Perennial herb, up to 1 m. Stems may be woody. Leaves opposite, narrowly lanceolate, pubescent above and on the veins below. Inflorescence in terminal clusters. Flowers white; stigma lobes often purple. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | angustifolia: narrow-leaved |
Habitat: | In various types of woodland, usually in rocky places. |
Altitude range: (metres) | 700 - 1630 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mpumalanga, South Africa. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,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: | Tuesday 23 March 2021 |
Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 43. Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 28. 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 73. Verdcourt, B. (1988). Rubiaceae, Part 1 Flora Zambesiaca 5(1) Pages 74 - 75. |
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