Kanahia laniflora (Forssk.) R. Br.
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By Odzi R., nr Hot Springs
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By Odzi R., nr Hot Springs
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By Odzi R., nr Hot Springs
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Near bridge over Matetsi River
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Near bridge over Matetsi River
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Mucodzi River, Gorongosa District
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Mucodzi River, Gorongosa District
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Mucodzi River, Gorongosa District
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By Mazowe River, between camp and weir, Hippo Pools
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Mazowe River, Maramba CL
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River Above Nharizengere Falls, northwestern Gorongosa national Park
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River Above Nharizengere Falls, northwestern Gorongosa national Park
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River Above Nharizengere Falls, northwestern Gorongosa national Park
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River Above Nharizengere Falls, northwestern Gorongosa national Park
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Along Mulungushi River, Chibombo Distr., Central Province
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Along Mulungushi River, Chibombo Distr., Central Province
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Along Mulungushi River, Chibombo Distr., Central Province
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Along Mulungushi River, Chibombo Distr., Central Province
Photo: Nicholas Wightman
Along Mulungushi River, Chibombo Distr., Central Province
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Synonyms:
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Asclepias laniflora Forssk.
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Common names:
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Frequency:
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Frequent |
Status:
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Native |
Description:
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Multi-stemmed, shrub-like perennial. Leaves linear, stiff. Flowers in axillary, pedunculate clusters, creamy-white. Corolla lobes fringed with long silvery hairs. |
Notes:
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Derivation of specific name:
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laniflora: with woolly flowers |
Habitat:
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Along watercourses in hot, dry areas, often partly submerged when rivers are in flood. |
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Worldwide distribution:
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Angola, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon, CAR, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Also in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. |
Mozambique distribution:
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MS (other?) |
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Endemic status:
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Insects associated with this species:
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Spot characters:
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Display spot characters for this species |
Content last updated: |
Thursday 28 September 2017 |
Literature:
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Burrows, J.E., Burrows, S.M., Lötter, M.C. & Schmidt, E. (2018). Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. Page 817. (Includes a picture).
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 35.
Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 23.
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 26.
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 21.
Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 25.
Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 28.
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Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Meg Coates Palgrave 2007-22
Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M.
(2022).
Flora of Mozambique: Species information: Kanahia laniflora. https://www.mozambiqueflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=145640, retrieved 20 May 2022
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