Records confirmed by David Goyder

Confirmations: 42

The following is a list of the records confirmed by David Goyder in species name order.

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NoSpeciesRecord dateRecorder(s)Coll.Det.Conf.HerbariaHabitatLocationLoc code(s) Outing codePlanted code Country QDSGrid ref.FZ DivAlt. (m)NotesLatLongLoc Acc Code
59099Aeollanthus buchnerianus15 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
J Hadj-Hammou JHH006 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
On rocky plateau above a river.Nhamadzi River at second crossing along trail to Mt Binga, lower Chimanimani Mts. 168320Mozambique1933C3MS1220

-19.75026533.0568457
59150Aeollanthus viscosus16 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2204 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
In cracks and on shallow soil patches on a quartzite sandstone rocky ledge Northern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1395

Very sticky grandular, aromatic, shrubby herb, up to 50 cm high; leaves greyish green; inflorescences terminal, branched; flowers white with purple spots on upper lip. Numerous specimens seen at collection site; common in the area but most specimens more depauperate than collected ones.

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79694Aloe hazeliana var. hazeliana1 Nov 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
BT Wursten BW1076 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Among rocks in grassland with scattered Protea and other small trees/shrubs Upper ridge Mt Shangani, Eastern Chimanimani Mts 168330Mozambique1933C3 MS1331

Erect succulent with an erect stem up to 90 cm high; leaves distichous, long and pointed; flowers in elongated terminal racemes, orange-red

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67005Aristea ecklonii29 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
K Mutasa
BT Wursten BW1060A BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Along path at disturbed margin of evergreen forest Mevumodzi River below gorge, Eastern Chimanimani Mts 168330Mozambique1933C3 MS1157

Perennial herbs up to 70 cm high with a fan of sword-shaped leaves overlapping at the base; inflorescence shortly branched; flowers deep blue. Several specimens seen

7
21767Asclepias fimbriata3 Nov 2007S Dondeyne
BT Wursten DJ Goyder In montane grasslandTsetsera plateau, Mozambique.850Mozambique1932B4 MS2200

7
61731Asclepias graminifolia21 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
H Matimele HM2092 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
At base of low cliff of rock facing south on steep slopes Slopes towards Mt Nhamedimu, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C3 MS1673

Herb, green long and narrow leaves, fruits brownish green, stems green, milky latex

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61737Asclepias graminifolia22 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
J Timberlake JT5977 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Grassy slope between sandstone boulders. With Xeropyta. Slopes below summit of Mt Nhamudima, Chimanimani mountains, Sussundenga Dist. 168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1945

Herb to 20cm. Linear leaves. Flowers in nodding terminal and axilliary heads; deep pink with white markings. One specimen seen in flower.

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74708Asparagus chimanimanensis28 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
J Timberlake JT6018 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
On quartzite sandstone boulders. Mevumodzi Valley, eastern Chimanimani Mts.168330Mozambique1933C3 MS1271

Low woody herb, scrambling on rock. No fruit or flowers.

7
59389Coleus caudatus17 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2227 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
In shallow soil on top of quartzite rock Northern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1537

Robust, somewhat fleshy herb, densely white woolly al over; no flowers or fruit present. One specimen at collection site; generally fairly frequent in the area

7
59443Coleus sessilifolius20 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2273 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
In grassland on quartzite sands Plateau between Mt Nhamudimu and Mt Binga, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C3 MS1638

Perennial herb c. 55 cm high; flowers in terminal inflorescence; flowers finished. Several plants in collection area; generally fairly common

7
59326Coleus thyrsoideus17 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2231 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
In sheltered shade of quartzite sandstone rocks Northern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1MS1613

Strongly aromatic, sticky glandular herb; inflorescence terminal, many-flowered, flowers deep blue. Generally frequent in the area

-19.74403033.0149007
25508Cryptolepis obtusa10 Jun 2007BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten P Ballings PB640 BT Wursten DJ Goyder LMU
Deciduous woodland with riverine influencesAlong path from Chitengo Camp to Pungwe River, Gorongosa National Park.140Mozambique1834C4MS30

-18.99228334.3516837
107817Cryptostegia grandiflora22 Jan 2020R Fourie
MA Hyde DJ Goyder North of Thamalakane River, Maun0Botswana1923C4N934

-19.96476723.4633837
107818Cryptostegia grandiflora4 Feb 2020R Fourie
MA Hyde DJ Goyder North of Thamalakane River, Maun0Botswana1923C4N934

-19.96408323.4654007
25512Cynanchum schistoglossum10 Jun 2007BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten P Ballings PB638 DJ Goyder LMU
Deciduous woodland with riverine influencesAlong path from Chitengo Camp to Pungwe River, Gorongosa National Park.140Mozambique1834C4MS30

-18.99228334.3516837
59595Drosera dielsiana18 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2255 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
On peaty seepage soil In shade under overhanging quartzite sandstone rockface Valley below Mt Pheza, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1MS1655

Small herbs with a rosette of spathulate leaves apressed to the soil; leaves up to 2.5 cm long, often tinged purple-red, covered in stalked sticky glands.

-19.74165033.0083407
123887Entada arenaria subsp. arenaria13 Dec 2023N Wightman
D Ngwenyama
N Wightman DJ Goyder Kalahari woodland Senanga, Senanga District, Western Province 0Zambia1623A2B1044

-16.13387023.3612806
66947Eriospermum mackenii subsp. phippsii30 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
J Timberlake JT6030 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Coarse sandy grassland among sandstone crags. Hills to thee West of Rio Mevumodzi, eastern Chimanimani mountains. 168330Mozambique1933C3 MS1587

Perennial herb to 20 cm from large flattened corm. Corm with spreading, slightly fleshy roots from base, reddish when cut. Single broad spathulate leaf. Flowers in terminal raceme, yellow, tepals spreading; many still in bud.

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59030Exacum oldenlandioides14 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2187 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
On a cliff above a river in rocky miombo woodland Path along Nhamadzi River, Chimanimani Conservation Area 168320Mozambique1933C1MS732

Erect, unbranched, annual herbs up to 18 cm high, flowers in the upper axils, together forming a terminal head; calyx broadly winged; corolla mauve-purple. Locally frequent

-19.71282033.0354107
114842Fockea multiflora6 Nov 2017A Joaquin
A Joaquin DJ Goyder 1890Malawi1435C4S484

iNaturalist record

-14.86150035.3054426
66935Gomphocarpus swynnertonii30 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
BT Wursten BW1068 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
In rocky submontane grassland Mevumodzi Valley near Eastern Lakes, Eastern Chimanimani Mts 168330Mozambique1933C3MS1239

Erect perennial herbs up to 55 cm high with milky sap; fruit in pairs of erect pairs of follicles, velvety, green swollen, pear-shaped. One specimen in flower with drooping, densely corymbose umbel of greenish to brownish yellow flowers.

-19.80559033.1349507
66941Gomphocarpus swynnertonii1 Nov 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
J Timberlake JT6035 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Among grass tufts in schistose grassland on steep slope below sandstone. Towards Eastern ridge, Chimanimani mountains168330Mozambique1933C3MS1186

Erect herb to 30cm. Large tuberous rhizome like an Iris. Leaves broad, overlapping. Flowers pendent, yellow-green.

-19.81819433.1814447
59488Hesperantha ballii22 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2300 BT Wursten DJ Goyder BR
Among grasses in shallow peaty soil overlying quartzite Saddle below higher slopes of Mt Nhamudimu, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1889

Slender herb up to 20 cm high, growing from a small corm; leaves 3-4 linear; flower 1-3; outer tepals purple-red; inner tepals white; most flowers not or only slightly opened. locally common in small area

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59492Hesperantha ballii22 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
J Hadj-Hammou JHH053 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Growing on very thin quartzitic soils with layer of moss. Inconspicuous in grassland. Saddle below higher slopes of Mt Nhamudimu, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1886

Erect herb to 20 cm. Growing from a small corm. Sepals reddish-purple, petal white and pink-red at base. Pendulent fls. Fine lvs.

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59016Hydrostachys polymorpha14 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten J Timberlake J Hadj-Hammou JHH002 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Attached to submergered rocks in fast flowing riverNhamadzi River at first crossing on trail to Mt Binga, lower Chimanimani Conservation Area. 168320Mozambique1933C1MS883

Aquatic herb. Feathery green leaves. No obvious roots. Locally common.

-19.73635533.0463607
59415Impatiens salpinx20 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2282 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
In shelter at the base of quartzite sandstone rocks at the edge of montane grassland Plateau between Mt Nhamudimu and Mt Binga, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C3 MS1665

Somewhat straggling herb, up to 55 cm high; stems and branches purple-red; leaves with purple red teeth; flowers in upper axils, violet pink with a broadly tapering incurved spur. Several specimens at collection site; generally frequent in the area

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119318Kanahia laniflora17 May 2020L Steyn
P Bester DJ Goyder Macossa, Manica0Mozambique1733D2MS621

iNaturalist record

-17.68967133.8169526
97003Marsdenia cynanchoides6 Jan 2015BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2405 BT Wursten DJ Goyder BR
In rocky dry deciduous woodland Chipote, Mahenye, Ndowoyo Comm.Land0Zimbabwe2132A2E390

-21.11749932.2914467
61883Mascarenhasia arborescens14 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
A Mapaura AM638 A Mapaura DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Growing in river bed, in flowing water. At small stream crossing by Binga trail along Nhamadzi River, lower Chimanimani Mts Conservation Area.168320Mozambique1933C1MS762

Cream flowers. One tree seen here.

-19.71952833.0378617
74678Moraea stricta28 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
K Mutasa
BT Wursten DJ Goyder In submontane grassland.Mevumodzi Valley, Eastern Chimanimani Mts.168330Mozambique1933C3 MS1243

Small colony present in the area.

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74682Moraea stricta30 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
J Timberlake JT6034 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Among grass tufts in schistose grassland. Near Rio Mevumodzi. Chimanimani mountains 168330Mozambique1933C3 MS1280

Hrb to 40 cm, slender stem. Fibrous corm. Pale blue flowers.

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59162Neocussonia umbellifera16 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2211 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Margin of evergreen forest gwasha Northern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1MS1341

Tree c. 8 m tall; leaves palmate with petiolulate leaflets; inflorescences lin large terminal, globose heads, up to 20 cm in diameter; flower numerous, very small, yellowish-green. One specimen seen at collection site; common in the area

-19.74353033.0282607
61955Olea chimanimani17 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
J Hadj-Hammou JHH026 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Growing between quartzite-sandstone boulders on grassy slopes. Exposed to sun. Northwestern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts.168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1689

Tree to 1.5 m. Pale bark. Dark green lvs. Few frt, unripe, light green. Scattered locally.

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62086Olea chimanimani17 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
H Matimele HM2068 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Base of sandstone block on cliffs. Northwestern slopes between Mt Dombe and Mt Peza, Chimanimani Mts.168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1716

Tree to 3.5 m, dark glossy green leaves, fruits small and green unripe. Three individuals seen.

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123908Orthanthera jasminiflora4 Dec 2023N Wightman
D Ngwenyama
N Wightman D Ngwenyama NCW1024 N Wightman DJ Goyder K
NDO
Kalahari woodland Sioma, Sioma District, Western Province 0Zambia1623D1B987

-16.67722223.6231386
59390Plectranthus chimanimanensis17 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2229 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
In cracks of quartzite sandstone rocks Northern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1616

Shrubby herb up to 55 cm high; leaves small, dark green, somewhat fleshy; flowers in large terminal panicles, inflorescence branches, pedicels and calyces purple; corolla 2-lipped; upper lip 2-lobed, pink; lower lip boat-shaped, white. Generally common in the area

7
61725Plectranthus chimanimanensis17 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
J Timberlake JT5967 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
In shade of sandstone boulder below ridge. Northern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1637

Small softly woody herb to 30cm. Leaves small, succulent, aromatic. Flowers rose-pink, in terminal inflorescences.

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35597Raphionacme chimanimania27 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten DJ Goyder Among grasses on a quartzite rocky ledgeHadange Gorge, Chimanimani National Park330Zimbabwe1932D4 E1325

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122908Raphionacme splendens subsp. splendens17 Nov 2019BT Wursten
P Ballings
F Andicene
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2997 BT Wursten DJ Goyder BR
Miombo woodland. Along road between CEC and Civeta Camp, Gorongosa National Park 14600Mozambique1834C3MS128

-18.95228034.1799906
59381Stachys aethiopica17 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
BT Wursten P Ballings PB2239 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Among grasses and boulders on quartzite sandstone rocks Northwestern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts 168320Mozambique1933C1MS1649

Scrambling, unpleasantly aromatic herb with long branches; leaves ovate with a very wrinkled upper surface; flowers in verticels in upper axils; white with mauve spots ; glandular hairy on upper lip

-19.74276033.0132607
61957Syncolostemon flabellifolius17 Apr 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
P Ballings
J Timberlake
J Hadj-Hammou
H Matimele
J Hadj-Hammou JHH028 BT Wursten DJ Goyder SRGH
K
BR
LMA
Growing in shade between quartzite-sandstone rocks on a slope Northwestern slopes below Mt Dombe, Chimanimani Mts.168320Mozambique1933C1 MS1696

Shrub to 1.5 m. Pale grey bark. Slightly pale underleaf. Lvs rounded. Covered in hair. No flr or frt. Locally common.

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117259Tamarindus indica15 May 2021 Samglen
Samglen DJ Goyder Ilha Caldeira, Nampula0Mozambique1639D1N2

iNaturalist record

-16.64246539.7234436


Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Meg Coates Palgrave, 2002-24

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M. (2024). Flora of Zimbabwe: Records confirmed by David Goyder.
https://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/utilities/utility-display-confirmations-by-person.php?person_id=288, retrieved 26 December 2024

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