Chamaecrista zambesica
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Nhago Airstrip, Coutada 12
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Nhago Airstrip, Coutada 12
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Nhago Airstrip, Coutada 12
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nhago Airstrip, Coutada 12
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nhago Airstrip, Coutada 12
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nhago Airstrip, Coutada 12
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| Synonyms: |
Cassia zambesica Oliv. |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Prostrate perennial herb with a slightly woody base, most parts with short and long straight hairs. Leaves paripinnate, up to 5 cm long with a stalked, pin-headed gland on the petiole, 1.2-1.5 mm long; leaflets in 8-14 pairs, asymmetrically oblong, 9-14 mm long; midrib strongly to one side. Stipules narrowly ovate-triangular. Flowers 1-4 together, supra-axillary on pedicels 1-1.5 cm long. Petals yellow, c. 7 mm long; stamens 10. Pods 3.8 cm long, pubescent with long hairs. |
| Type location: |
Mozambique |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | zambesica: of the Zambezi, where the type specimen was collected. |
| Habitat: | In grassland and abandoned areas of cultivation. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 0 - 950 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. |
| FZ divisions: | MS |
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| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 27 April 2016 |
| Literature: |
Brummitt, R.K., Chikuni, A.C., Lock, J.M. & Polhill, R.M. (2007). Leguminosae Subfamily Caesalpinioideae Flora Zambesiaca 3(2) Pages 128 - 130. Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 60. as Senna zambesiaca Drummond, R.B. (1972). A list of Rhodesian Legumes. Kirkia 8(2) Page 213. as Cassia zambesica 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 43. as Chamaecrista zambesiaca |
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