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Synonyms: |
Richardsonia scabra (L.) St.-Hil. |
Common names: | Mexican clover (English) |
Frequency: | |
Status: | Introduced |
Description: |
Perennial (or possibly annual) herb. Very similar to Richardia brasiliensis. This species can best be distinguished by the larger flowers with triangular lobes 2.5 × 1.5 mm and leaves that are mostly hairless above except for near the margins. |
Notes: | |
Derivation of specific name: | scabra: scabrid or rough |
Habitat: | In disturbed ground, roadsides and as a weed of cultivated land. |
Altitude range: | 600 - 1500 m |
Flowering time: | Aug - Mar |
Worldwide distribution: | Native to Central and South America. |
Mozambique distribution: | MS |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
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 74. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 92. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 99. Verdcourt, B. (1988). Rubiaceae, Part 1 Flora Zambesiaca 5(1) Pages 191 - 193. (Includes a picture). Wursten, B., Timberlake, J. & Darbyshire, I. (2017). The Chimanimani Mountains: an updated checklist. Kirkia 19(1) Page 99. |
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