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Cleistanthus schlechteri
pubescens
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Photo: Bart Wursten
Nhahomba area, Chimanimani National Reserve
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nhahomba area, Chimanimani National Reserve
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nhahomba area, Chimanimani National Reserve
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| Synonyms: |
Cleistanthus holzii Pax var. pubescens Hutch. |
| Common names: | Muti-usina-zita (Shona) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See var. schlechteri for general description. This is distinguished by the ovary and fruit being densely pubescent with appressed golden hairs. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | schlechteri: named after Friedrich Schlechter (1872-1925), German botanist and traveller. |
| Habitat: | |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 490 m |
| Flowering time: | Sep - Nov |
| Worldwide distribution: | Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. |
| 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 |
| Literature: |
Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 411. 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 41. Radcliffe-Smith, A. (1996). Euphorbiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(4) Pages 8 - 10. (Includes a picture). |
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