| Synonyms: | 
Cleistanthus holzii Pax  var. pubescens Hutch. | 
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| Status: | Native | 
| Description: | 
See var. schlechteri for general description. This is distinguished by the ovary and fruit being densely pubescent with appressed golden hairs. | 
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| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | schlechteri: named after Friedrich Schlechter (1872-1925), German botanist and traveller. | 
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| Flowering time: | Sep - Nov | 
| Worldwide distribution: | Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. | 
| FZ divisions: | N,T,MS | 
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | 
| Images last updated: | Monday 10 February 2020 | 
| Literature: | 
 Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 411. 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 41. Radcliffe-Smith, A. (1996). Euphorbiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(4) Pages 8 - 10. (Includes a picture).  |