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| Synonyms: |
Cissus schlechteri Gilg & M.Brandt |
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| Frequency: | Local |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
More or less erect glaucous herb up to c. 50 cm high. Tendrils rarely present, usually not curly at the end. Leaves (sub)sessile, 3-5-foliolate, fleshy. |
| Notes: | See the similar Cyphostemma omburense for comparison. That species mainly differs in its prostrate or climbing habit with distinct curled tendrils and inflorescences appearing more axillary. |
| Derivation of specific name: | schlechteri: named after Friedrich Schlechter (1872-1925), German botanist and traveller. |
| Habitat: | On rocky soils. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Southern Mozambique and Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa. |
| Mozambique distribution: | M |
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| Endemic status: | Near Endemic |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
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 118. Retief, E. & Crouch, N.R. (2010). Notes on African plants: Vitaceae; The Status of Cyphostemma unguiformifolium in Southern Africa Bothalia 40(2) Pages 167 - 169. (Includes a picture). Wild, H, Drummond, R.B. & Gonçalves, M.L. (1969). 50. Vitaceae Flora de Moçambique Junta de Investigaçoes de Ultramar, Centro de Botanica Page 31. including C. omburense Wild, H. & Drummond, R.B. (1966). Vitaceae Flora Zambesiaca 2(2) Pages 0 - 463. including C. omburense |
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