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| Synonyms: |
Inula indica L. Inula leptoclada Webb Vicoa auriculata cass. Vicoa leptoclada (Webb) Dandy |
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| Status: | Probably native |
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| Notes: | It is uncertain from the literature whether this species in native to southern Africa or not. Both Mabberley (1997) and Leistner (2000) imply that this is an Asian species naturalised in Africa; however Beentje in FTEA Compositae 2 implies that it is a African native species. |
| Derivation of specific name: | indicum: of India |
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| Worldwide distribution: | From Senegal to Ethiopia and southwards through East Africa to Zimbabwe; also India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Burma. |
| National distribution: | N |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 8 December 2007 |
| Literature: |
Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 103. (Includes a picture). 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 27. |
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