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Frequency: | Local and uncommon |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
See var. frangula for general details. This variety is distinguished by the leaves being densely pubescent on both surfaces and also pubescent calyx and corolla. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | glaucum: bluish-green, glaucous; pubescens: velvety, pubescent |
Habitat: | Jesse bush and mopane woodland |
Altitude range: (metres) | 550 - 1 m |
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Worldwide distribution: | Mostly restricted to the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe and Zambia, although there are some anomalous records from Southeastern Zimbabwe. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,E |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Bridson, D.M. (1998). Rubiaceae, Part 2 Flora Zambesiaca 5(2) Pages 317 - 319. 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 71. |
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