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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See var. obscura for general description details. This variety is distinguished by the very narrowly linear oblong leaves with a distinct sagittate base. |
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| Derivation of specific name: | sagittifolia: with arrow-shaped or sagittate leaves. |
| Habitat: | Scrubland and roadsides. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1430 - 1465 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Tanzania, Malawi and Zimbabwe. |
| National distribution: | W,C,S |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 22. Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Page 92. 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 36. |
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