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| Synonyms: |
Gongronema welwitschii K. Schum. Sphaerocodon caffrum (Meisn.) Schltr. Sphaerocodon melananthus N.E. Br. Sphaerocodon natalense Benth. Sphaerocodon obtusifolium Benth. Tylophora caffra Meisn. |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | caffrum: of Kaffraria, a historic reference to South Africa |
| Habitat: | In mixed deciduous woodland or seasonally burned grassland, often on rocky slopes. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1000 - 2400 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in Tropical and subtropical Africa. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,C,E |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Binns, B. (1968). A First Check List of the Herbaceous Flora of Malawi The Government Printer, Zomba, Malawi Page 22. as Sphaerocodon obtusifolium Goyder, D.J., Gilbert, M.G. & Venter, H.J.T. (2020). Apocynaceae (Part 2) Flora Zambesiaca 7(2) Pages 352 - 354. (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 22. also as Sphaerocodon melanathus |
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