Evolvulus nummularius
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Chitengo Camp, Gorongosa National Park
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Sandforest loop, Gorongosa National Park
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Sandforest loop, Gorongosa National Park
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Sandforest loop, Gorongosa National Park
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Sandforest loop, Gorongosa National Park
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| Synonyms: |
Convolvulus nummularius L. Evolvulus dichondroides Oliv. Volvulopsis nummularius (L.) Roberty |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Prostrate perennial with pubescent stems rooting at the nodes. Leaf lamina 5-20 mm, circular; apex obtuse; base cordate or truncate; petiole grooved above. Flowers solitary, axillary. Sepals 2.5-3 mm, ciliate. Corolla white, ± rotate, deeply lobed. Capsule spherical, 4(-2)-seeded. Seeds glossy. |
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| Notes: | Somewhat resembles Dichondra micrantha but with larger more conspicuous white flowers. |
| Derivation of specific name: | nummularius: circular, coin-like (referring to the leaves) |
| Habitat: | Dry forest and dense thicket or in disturbed areas on alluvial soils. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1050 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Tropical Africa and tropical America; recorded for Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique in the FZ region |
| FZ divisions: | MS |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Saturday 16 August 2014 |
| Literature: |
Gonçalves, M.L. (1987). Convolvulaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(1) Pages 12 - 14. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 43. |
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