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Crossandra mucronata
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Photo: Colin Wenham
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Photo: Colin Wenham
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Photo: Colin Wenham
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Photo: Colin Wenham
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Photo: Colin Wenham
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Photo: Bart Wursten
Mahenye Village.
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Save crossandra (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Erect, clump-forming, perennial herb, up to 30 cm. Foliage leaves mostly basal. Flowers in erect spikes, pale apricot to deep orange-red, held in densely hairy bracts. The flowers are produced over an extended period, making it an attractive garden species. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | mucronata: mucronate |
| Habitat: | In Acacia and Mopane woodland, usually growing in full sun. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 200 - 500 m |
| Flowering time: | Nov - Mar |
| Worldwide distribution: | |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E,S |
| 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: | Monday 16 April 2007 |
| Literature: |
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 13. Plowes, D.C.H. & Drummond, R.B. (1990). Wild Flowers of Zimbabwe. Revised edition. Longman, Zimbabwe. No. 127, plate 168 Vollesen, K. (2013). Acanthaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 8(5) Pages 93 - 95. (Includes a picture). |
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