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Cyphostemma viscosum
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Habit
Miombo woodland
Mutuwila Farm, Kabwe Distr.
Feb 2023
Photo: Nick Wightman
Stem
Miombo woodland
Mutuwila Farm, Kabwe Distr.
Feb 2023
Photo: Nick Wightman
Leaves
Miombo woodland
Mutuwila Farm, Kabwe Distr.
Feb 2023
Photo: Nick Wightman
Leaf Dicoid Glands
Miombo woodland
Mutuwila Farm, Kabwe Distr.
Feb 2023
Photo: Nick Wightman
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| Synonyms: |
Cissus viscosa Gilg & Fr. |
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| Description: |
Erect herb, up to 1 m high. Tendrils absent. |
| Type location: |
Zambia, Bangweulu |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | viscosum: glutinous or sticky, referring to the feeling of touching the leaves or stems |
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| Flowering time: | Oct - Nov |
| Worldwide distribution: | Zambia and Zimbabwe |
| National distribution: | N,C |
| Growth form(s): | Perennial. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| 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 83. Wild, H. & Drummond, R.B. (1966). Vitaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2) Pages 470 - 471. |
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