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| Synonyms: |
Plectranthus flaccidus sensu Mapaure & Timberlake non Gürke |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Notes: | A recently (2013) described new taxon restricted to Zambia and Zimbabwe, formerly confused with P. flaccidus (Vatke) Gürke which occurs in East Africa. |
| Derivation of specific name: | termiticola: loving termitaria. |
| Habitat: | Grasslands in Acacia woodland, often on termite mounds. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1000 - 1400 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Zimbabwe and Zambia |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W |
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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 56. As Plectranthus flaccidus Paton, A.J. et al. (2013). Lamiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(8) Pages 217 - 218. Protologue Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 70. As Plectranthus flaccidus |
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