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Otiophora inyangana
parvifolia
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Photo: Mark Hyde
Near Outward Bound, Chimanimani
Photo: Mark Hyde
Near Outward Bound, Chimanimani
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See O. inyangana subsp. inyangana for general description. This subspecies is restricted to the Chimanimani Mountains and differs in the generally smaller and narrower leaves, which all strictly opposite-decussate. The inflorescences are usually fewer flowered. |
| Notes: | The few-flowered inflorescences are probably the most distinct characteristic of this taxon and render it quite different from the other subsp. |
| Derivation of specific name: | inyangana: of Mt Nyangani; parvifolia: with small leaves |
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| Altitude range: (metres) | 1200 - 2300 m |
| Flowering time: | Nov - Apr |
| Worldwide distribution: | Endemic to the Chimanimani mountains of Zimbabwe and Mozambique |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E |
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| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Tuesday 18 July 2006 |
| Literature: |
Darbyshire, I., Timberlake, J., Osborne, J., Rokni, S., Matimele, H., Langa. C., Datizua, C., de Sousa, C., Alves, T., Massingue, A., Hadj-Hammou, J., Dhanda, S., Shah, T., Wursten, B. (2019). The endemic plants of Mozambique: diversity and conservation status Phytotaxa 136 Page 93. 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 146 - 147. Wursten, B., Timberlake, J. & Darbyshire, I. (2017). The Chimanimani Mountains: an updated checklist. Kirkia 19(1) Page 98. |
Other sources of information about Otiophora inyangana subsp. parvifolia:
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Flora of Mozambique: Otiophora inyangana subsp. parvifoliaExternal websites:
African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Otiophora inyanganaAfrican Plant Database: Otiophora inyangana
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Otiophora inyangana
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Otiophora inyangana
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JSTOR Plant Science: Otiophora inyangana
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Otiophora inyangana
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Wikipedia: Otiophora inyangana
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