Dicerocaryum forbesii
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Majute
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Majute
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| Synonyms: |
Pretrea forbesii Decne. Sesamum forbesii (Decne.) Byng & Christenh. |
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| Frequency: | Locally common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Prostrate perennial herb with annual stems radiating from a strong taproot. |
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| Habitat: | In open wooded coastal grassland on bare sandy soils, also in overgrazed and disturbed places. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Southern Mozambique and KwaZulu-Natal South Africa. |
| FZ divisions: | M |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| Literature: |
Matimele, H.A. (2016). An assessment of the distribution and conservation status of endemic and near endemic plant species in Maputaland Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology University of Cape Town Page 29. (Includes a picture). van Wyk, AE. & Condy, G. (2003). Dicerocaryum forbesii and D. senecioides: Pedaliaceae Flowering Plants of Africa 58 Pages 118 - 133. Protologue (Includes a picture). |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Dicerocaryum forbesiiAfrican Plant Database: Dicerocaryum forbesii
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Dicerocaryum forbesii
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