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Halosarcia indica
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South east side of Pemba Bay
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| Synonyms: |
Arthrocnenum indicum (Willd.) Moq. p.p. Salicornia indica Willd. |
| Common names: | |
| Frequency: | Locally abundant |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Mat-forming, apparently leafless perennial with prostrate main stems and numerous ascending side branches up to 30 cm high. Each branch built up of numerous more or less tubular segments. Sterile segments 5-11 mm long. Fertile spikes 1-4 cm long and 4-5 mm in diameter, flowering parts hidden except for the stigmas and very rarely the anthers. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | indica: of India |
| Habitat: | Magrove swamps and salt marshes by the sea. |
| Altitude range: | Up to 0 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Along most Indian Ocean coastal shores from Somalia to Mozambique, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India and the northern shors of Australia. Also in Angola and possibly further up the western coast of Africa. |
| Mozambique distribution: | N,GI,M |
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| Endemic status: | |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Brenan, J.P.M. (1988). Chenopodiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(1) Pages 147 - 151. (Includes a picture). 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 44. |
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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Halosarcia indicaAfrican Plant Database: Halosarcia indica
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Halosarcia indica
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Halosarcia indica
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Halosarcia indica
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