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Synonyms: |
Wormskioldia longepedunculata Mast. |
Common names: | Roadside pimpernel (English) |
Frequency: | Common |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Perennial herb with annual stems, which are covered in long purple hairs. Although each flower only lasts about one day, they are produced one after another, which makes the plants an attractive sight for an extensive period of time. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | longepedunculatum: with a long inflorescence-stalk (peduncle) |
Habitat: | Found in Brachystegia woodland, grassland and on roadsides. |
Altitude range: | Up to 1500 m |
Flowering time: | Nov - Feb |
Worldwide distribution: | From Tanzania to South Africa. |
Mozambique distribution: | N,Z,T,MS |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | Acraea natalica natalica (Food plant) Acraea oncaea (Food plant) Acraea caldarena caldarena (Larval foodplant) |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: | Sunday 8 April 2012 |
Literature: |
Baumann, G. (2005). Photographic Guide to Wildflowers of Malawi Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi Pages 84 - 85. (Includes a picture). Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 36. Fernandes, R. (1978). Turneraceae Flora Zambesiaca 4 Pages 358 - 359. Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 235. (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 81. Plowes, D.C.H. & Drummond, R.B. (1990). Wild Flowers of Zimbabwe. Revised edition. Longman, Zimbabwe. No. 78, plate 105 Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 109. Timberlake, J.R. & Childes, S.L. (2004). Biodiversity of the Four Corners Area: Technical Reviews Volume Two (Chapter 5-15) Appendix 5-1: Plant Checklist Occasional Publications in Biodiversity 15 Page 227. |
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