Craterostigma sp. no. 1 cf. lanceolatum
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Bunga Views, Vumba
Photo: Bart Wursten
Bunga Views, Vumba
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| Frequency: | Locally common in the E Highlands (especially the Vumba) |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Small perennial herb, usually less than 12 cm tall. Leaves erect, in a basal rosette, lanceolate, densely pubescent on both surfaces. Inflorescence up to 10 cm tall, racemose. Flowers mauve-purple, white towards the centre, 2-lipped; lower lip 3-lobed; lobes obtuse. |
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| Notes: | Note: Status uncertain. It appears to resemble C. lanceolatum most closely and occurs in similar habitats. However, it differs in the leaves being pubescent throughout and different colouring of the corolla. |
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| Habitat: | Occurring in seasonally wet, shallow soil overlying rock. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1740 - 2380 m |
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| FZ divisions: | E |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Thursday 20 May 2010 |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Craterostigma sp. no. 1 cf. lanceolatumAfrican Plant Database: Craterostigma sp. no. 1 cf. lanceolatum
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Craterostigma sp. no. 1 cf. lanceolatum
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Craterostigma sp. no. 1 cf. lanceolatum
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Craterostigma sp. no. 1 cf. lanceolatum
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