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Synonyms: |
Tephrosia bequaertii De Wild. Tephrosia mbogaensis De Wild. Tephrosia rigida Baker |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | Locally common |
Status: | Probably introduced |
Description: |
See subsp. heckmanniana for general details. This subspecies is distinguished by often ridged stems and branches and darker pods covered with spreading brown hairs. |
Notes: | This subspecies is, in Zimbabwe, only known from Domboshawa and adjacent areas. This population is well saparated from the main distribution and has probably been introduced, possibly as a fish poison or for making rope. |
Derivation of specific name: | elata: tall, high |
Habitat: | |
Altitude range: (metres) | 1500 - 1600 m |
Flowering time: | |
Worldwide distribution: | Ethiopia to eastern DRC, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,C |
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: | Saturday 12 May 2012 |
Literature: |
Brummitt, R.K., Harder, D.K., Lewis, G.P., Lock, J.M., Polhill, R.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Papilionoideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(3) Page 167. Drummond, R.B. (1972). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Kirkia 8(2) Page 227. 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 51. |
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