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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Manica bride's bush (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Shrub or small tree. |
| Notes: | It differs from the more widespread var. inyangensis by the hairless calyx and pedicel of the flowers. |
| Derivation of specific name: | |
| Habitat: | In the understorey of evergreen forest. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1100 - 1500 m |
| Flowering time: | Jan |
| Worldwide distribution: | Confined to the Chirinda and Chimanimani areas of the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | Endemic |
| Red data list status: | Lower Risk - near threatened |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Friday 8 September 2006 |
| Literature: |
Bridson, D.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2003). Rubiaceae, Part 3 Flora Zambesiaca 5(3) Pages 562 - 563. Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 277. As Pavetta angolensis Golding, J.S. (ed.) (2002). Zimbabwe Plant Red Data List. Southern African Plant Red Data Lists. SABONET 14 Page 176. Mapaura, A. (2002). Endemic Plant Species of Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(1) Page 145. 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. Wursten, B., Timberlake, J. & Darbyshire, I. (2017). The Chimanimani Mountains: an updated checklist. Kirkia 19(1) Page 99. |
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