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Ludwigia abyssinica
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Edge of Aberfoyle Golf course
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Edge of Aberfoyle Golf course
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Edge of Aberfoyle Golf course
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| Synonyms: |
Jussiaea abyssinica (A. Rich.) Dandy & Brenan Ludwigia jussiaeoides sensu Harv. |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Robust well-branched perennial herb, up to 3 m tall, sometimes woody at the base. Leaves lanceolate or elliptic, 2-13 cm long, hairless except for some minute hairs on midrib and margin when very young; petiole 2-20 mm long. Flowers in clusters on short, axillary, small-leaved shoots, yellow. Sepals, petals and stamens 4. Capsule 10-20 mm long, light brown, finely pitted when young, becoming smooth, hairless. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | abyssinica: of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) |
| Habitat: | In swampy places. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1900 m |
| Flowering time: | |
| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in tropical Africa, South Africa and Madagascar. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | W,E |
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| Endemic status: | |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Monday 21 May 2012 |
| Literature: |
Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 92. Heath, A. & Heath, R. (2009). Field Guide to the Plants of Northern Botswana including the Okavango Delta Kew Publishing Page 298. (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 65. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 82. Raven, P.H. (1978). Onagraceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 340 - 341. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 90. Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. (2004). Biodiversity of the Four Corners Area: Technical Reviews Volume Two (Chapter 5-15) Appendix 5-1: Plant Checklist Occasional Publications in Biodiversity 15 Page 220. |
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