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Synonyms: |
Neorosea andongensis (Hiern) N. Hallé Tricalysia andongensis Hiern Tricalysia pachystigma K. Schum. |
Common names: | Venda coffee (English) |
Frequency: | Frequent |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Deciduous shrub or small tree, 1.5-4 m. Flowers appear before the leaves. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | andongensis: named for Pungo Andongo in Angola. |
Habitat: | In rocky miombo woodland |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
Flowering time: | Jun - Oct |
Worldwide distribution: | Confined to Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe distribution: | W,C,E,S |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Thursday 20 October 2005 |
Literature: |
Bridson, D.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2003). Rubiaceae, Part 3 Flora Zambesiaca 5(3) Pages 510 - 514. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 51. As Sericanthe andongensis andongensis Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 275. As Neorosea andongensis 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 74. Steedman, E.C. (1933). Some Trees, Shrubs and Lianes of Southern Rhodesia. Page 81. as Tricalysia pachystigma (Includes a picture). |
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