| Synonyms: |
Helichrysum auriculatum sensu Oliv. & Hiern |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See var. panduratum for general description. This variety is clearly distinguished by the leaves, which are more or less ovate, narrowing into a distinct pseudo-petiole, up to 1.5 cm long, not auriculate (centre). |
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| Notes: | it often takes a long time for the capitula to open up, the involucral bracts enclosing the florets, giving the flower heads a whitish impression. |
| Derivation of specific name: | transvaalense: of the Transvaal (South Africa). |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Mpumalanga, South Africa. |
| FZ divisions: | Z |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Wednesday 12 September 2007 |
| Literature: |
Hilliard, O.M. (1983). Asteraceae, Inuleae, Gnaphaliinae Flora of Southern Africa 33-7-2 Pages 201 - 203. (Includes a picture). 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 26. |