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Chlorophytum galpinii[Agg]
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Twentydales ext., Epworth, Harare
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Twentydales ext., Epworth, Harare
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Christon Bank
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Christon Bank
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Maonza, Vumba
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Maonza, Vumba
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Maonza, Vumba
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By road from Sinamatella to Robins Camp, Hwange NP
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| Synonyms: |
Anthericum galpinii Baker |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Robust perennial herb, up to 1.5 m. Leaves in a basal tuft, linear-lanceolate, usually upright. Inflorescence on a wiry, branched peduncle. Flowers large, tepals white with a dark greenish-brown centre line, spreading; stamens in a distinct asymmetrical 4+2 arrangement; anthers long, curved and pale yellow. |
| Notes: | Separated into 3 varieties, which are each treated separately in addition. |
| Derivation of specific name: | galpinii: after E.E. Galpin (1858-1941), a botanical collector |
| Habitat: | In rocky places in montane grassland and at the margins of forest. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | |
| Flowering time: | Dec - Jan |
| Worldwide distribution: | |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Tuesday 7 July 2009 |
| 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 119. Pickering, H. & Roe, E. (2009). Wild Flowers of the Victoria Falls Area Helen Pickering, London Page 26. (Includes a picture). |
Other sources of information about Chlorophytum galpinii:
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Flora of Mozambique: Chlorophytum galpiniiFlora of Zambia: Chlorophytum galpinii
External websites:
African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Chlorophytum galpiniiAfrican Plant Database: Chlorophytum galpinii
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Chlorophytum galpinii
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Chlorophytum galpinii
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Chlorophytum galpinii
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iNaturalist: Chlorophytum galpinii
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Chlorophytum galpinii
JSTOR Plant Science: Chlorophytum galpinii
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Chlorophytum galpinii
Plants of the World Online: Chlorophytum galpinii
Tropicos: Chlorophytum galpinii
Wikipedia: Chlorophytum galpinii
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