Lagarosiphon verticillifolius
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Photo: Mark Hyde
Njiri Pan, Via Lavu, Catapu, Mozambique
Photo: Mark Hyde
Njiri Pan, Via Lavu, Catapu, Mozambique
Photo: Mark Hyde
Njiri Pan, Via Lavu, Catapu, Mozambique
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| Synonyms: |
Lagarosiphon muscoides Harv. var. major sensu Schinz & Junod |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Stems slender, filiform, 0.5-1 mm in diameter; leaves 6.5-15.5 × 0.4-1.2 mm, regularly whorled, occasionally subwhorled, linear, thin, transparent. Epidermal cells elongate, rectangular; each margin with 26-58 teeth on triangular protuberances, pointing upwards, sharp; central area mostly bordered by 2 parallel fibre lines (suggesting tramway rails), without transverse septa. Male inflorescence a spathe with 10-20 flower buds; male perianth whitish. Female inflorescence with narrowly ovate spathe valves; female flower with whitish perianth. Capsule narrowly ovoid, tapered above. |
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| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | verticillifolius: leaves in whorls |
| Habitat: | Pams, dams and streams |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 30 - 620 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Possibly Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini |
| FZ divisions: | Z,MS,GI,M |
| Growth form(s): | Aquatic. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 6 September 2017 |
| 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 91. Symoens, J.J. (2009). Hydrocharitaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2) Pages 22 - 23. (Includes a picture). |
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