Collections made by Nkhoma

Records: 52

The following is a list of the records made by Nkhoma in species name order. The records are of species which occur in botambique (either as a native/naturalised species or as a cultivated species).

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NoSpeciesRecord dateRecorder(s)Coll.Det.Conf.HerbariaHabitatLocationLoc code Outing codePlanted code Country QDSGrid ref.FZ DivAlt. (m)NotesLatLongLoc Acc Code
80768Acacia polyacantha subsp. campylacantha26 May 1994DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 3242 RE Gereau MO
Collections at turn out along roadside, in steep woodland and in valley bottoms with seasonal water. In Fungwe National ForestIsoka District; ca. 84 km E-SE of intersection of Mpika-Nakonde Highway (Great North Hwy.) on road to (RD72). Connecting to Muyombe (M14), In Fungwe National Forest, # 429. 0Zambia1033A3N1050

Tree, frequent, 4-5 m tall with grey-beige bark; nectaries above pulvini black; pods deep green with black hairs.

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80780Acalypha allenii01 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 114 Open woodlandMbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0Zambia0831C3N1740

Small plant with red male inflorescence and yellow stigmas.

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80866Afzelia quanzensis18 Nov 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1947 DK Harder MO
In seasonally inundated area on deep alluvial soils.Kasanka National Park, Luwombwa River. 990Zambia1230C1C1170

Frequent tree in woodland; light tan; calyx light yellow and green; "standard" green on back, orange turning red on front; all other petals and flower parts green.

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80948Andropogon eucomus subsp. eucomus24 Oct 2013CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 1269 G McPherson MO
Sandy roadsideKanona, Kundalila Falls.1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Fairly common large tree with green flat fruit.

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81015Antidesma venosum15 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 239 G McPherson MO
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp.910Zambia1132D1N940

Uncommon shrub growing in a dried stream bed up to 4 m tall. Light green fruits ripening to red.

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81016Antidesma venosum25 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 279 G McPherson MO
Hilly area along Lualizi stream. Miombo woodland. Isoka District; Turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road, ca. 18.9 km towards Muyombe. 0Zambia1032B3N930

Small tree; 4 m high x 5 cm in diameter.

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81113Bobgunnia madagascariensis21 Nov 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2048 DK Harder MO
Collections in grasslands along stream. Rocky soils, quartz sand and basalt outcrops. Kanona District; Kundalila Falls Picnic Area ca. 13 km S of Serenje-Mpika Hwy. at Kanona. 1210Zambia1330B1C1570

Tree to 5 m, rough, dark bark; golden hairs on petiole and petiolule and midrib; banner white with green at base; calyx green with darker hairs; filaments orange.

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81114Bobgunnia madagascariensis09 Dec 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 2226 DK Harder MO
At bridge over Nchelenje River. Collections in dambo on E side of river. Mporokoso District; along Mporokoso-Kasama Road, 95 km ESE of intersection of Mporokoso-Nsama-Kasama Roads N of Mporokoso. 0Zambia0930A4N1590

Frequent tree to 7 m; rough grey bark, infected with round galls; pods green, to 30 cm long.

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81115Bobgunnia madagascariensis07 Nov 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 910 DK Harder MO
Woodlands, somewhat disturbed by fire and cutting. 2 km northeast of Choma along the Livingstone-Lusaka Road.0Zambia1627C3S1290

Slender tree to 3 m tall; bark grey; buds golden brown, pubescent, banner white with yellow stripes from centre inside; anthers and filaments yellow-orange, young fruits light-green.

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81132Boscia salicifolia07 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 133 MC Merello MO
In green thickets on flat landKaputa District; Nsumbu National Park. 11.6 km from Nkamba Lodge west, 4.4 km southwest from bridge on road to park gate at Nsumbu in green thickets on flat land. 1080Zambia0830C2N1000

Uncommon tree 15-20 m tall. White-green fruits.

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81471Combretum zeyheri25 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 281 CCH Jongkind WAG
Hilly area along Lualizi stream. Miombo woodland. Isoka District; Turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road, ca. 18.9 km towards Muyombe. 0Zambia1032B3N930

Tree 5 m tall, common along stream bank. A fruit tree; wings of the fruit light green. Leaves narrow at the base and wide at the tip.

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81480Commelina africana15 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 206 RB Faden US
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp.910Zambia1132D1N940

30 cm prostrate vine growing in seasonal flooded area. Pink and yellow inflorescence.

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81703Cryptolepis oblongifolia01 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 105 WD Stevens MO
Open woodlandMbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0Zambia0831C3N1740

Shrub with white inflorescence and red-purple fruit.

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81704Cryptolepis oblongifolia25 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 294 WD Stevens MO
In the flat miombo woodlands. Isoka District; Ca. 67.9 km from the turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road towards Muyombe. 0Zambia1033B4N830

Shrub ca. 30 cm tall, occasional in the woodlands. Leaves light green on both sides; fruit long, ca. 2 cm in diameter, light green fading to purple.

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81721Cucumis hirsutus24 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 243 S Bodine MO
In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1320

Uncommon prostrate vine ca. 1.5 m long near the stream. Rough surface leaves and yellow inflorescence.

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81971Diplorhynchus condylocarpon30 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 55 AJM Leeuwenberg WAG
Miombo woodland with some human disturbance.Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area. 17.3 km northwest of Mbala-Tanzania road intersection with road to Kalambo Falls. 31.7 km from intersection at Sunga village. 1250Zambia0831C2N840

Occasional tree with strong, sweet scent from flowers. White petals.

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82001Dolichos kilimandscharicus subsp. kilimandscharicus01 Dec 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 71 DK Harder MO
Miombo woodland in hilly topography. Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 3 km along road D549. 0Zambia0831C3N1320

Locally common plant with yellow-green pods turning brown-purple; stem purple.

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82002Dolichos kilimandscharicus subsp. kilimandscharicus01 Dec 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 104 DK Harder MO
Open woodlandMbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0Zambia0831C3N1740

Common plant with stem green to purple. Inflorescence light yellow with purple streaks. Wings almost completely purple.

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79566Eleocharis dulcis20 Sep 1993MG Bingham
CN Nkhoma
MG Bingham CN Nkhoma 9711 C Archer K
MO
PRE
Dambo Mkushi District, David Moffat's farm, Munchiwemba dambo. 0Zambia1329D3C1400

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82157Eragrostis racemosa07 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 128 L Fish PRE
In green thickets on flat landKaputa District; Nsumbu National Park. 11.6 km from Nkamba Lodge west, 4.4 km southwest from bridge on road to park gate at Nsumbu in green thickets on flat land. 1080Zambia0830C2N1000

Anthers purple-blue.

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82201Erythrophleum africanum30 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 59 DK Harder MO
Miombo woodland with some human disturbance.Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area. 17.3 km northwest of Mbala-Tanzania road intersection with road to Kalambo Falls. 31.7 km from intersection at Sunga village. 1250Zambia0831C2N840

Occasional tree with flat green fruit (pod).

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82286Feretia aeruginescens15 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 210 D Bridson K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp.910Zambia1132D1N940

Uncommon shrub ca. 3 m; red ripe fruit with 4 brown flat seeds.

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82287Feretia aeruginescens25 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 290 D Bridson K
Hilly area along Lualizi stream. Miombo woodland. Isoka District; Turnoff on the Isoka-Nakonde Road, ca. 18.9 km towards Muyombe. 0Zambia1032B3N930

Tree 5 m tall, occasional along the stream. Unripe fruit green. Ripe fruit light red to crimson in color.

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82300Ficus natalensis subsp. natalensis27 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 6 C Berg Chishimba Falls picnic and camping areaChishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 2010Zambia1030B2N1380

Shrub ca. 4 m tall. Sticky latex from stem and fruit. Underleaf light green with prominent dark green veins.

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82314Ficus thonningii24 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 240 C Berg In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1320

4 m tall tree in grassland with much latex; uncommon. Small light green fruits turning purplish, borne on short stalks on the branches.

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82315Ficus thonningii24 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 241 C Berg In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1320

4 m tall; uncommon tree producing latex; small fruits borne on leaf axils.

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82327Fimbristylis dichotoma25 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 321 C Archer PRE
Stream and riverine forest dominated by bamboo, surrounded by hilly miombo woodland. Isoka District; 86.5 km from the Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1020

Very common sedge among rocks, along the stream. Inflorescence reddish-brown.

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82335Flacourtia indica24 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 269 CN Nkhoma Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland.Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1200

Occasional shrub of 2 m with prickles on stem. Edible fruits.

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82425Gnidia microcephala24 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 247 MC Merello MO
In riverine forest along dried up streams in miombo woodland. Isoka District; 95.3 km from Isoka turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1320

60 cm tall occasional herb with small leaves and pink petals.

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81844Grona barbata var. argyrea06 May 1994DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 1310 B Mackinder K
Miombo woodland in fine, red, sandy soils. Serenje District; ca. 5.0 km NE of Serenje at junction with Serenje-Mpika road (T2), on road to Chisomo (RD 223). 0Zambia1330A4C1440

Herb; 80 cm, erect. Stems brownish-red with soft, white hairs. Inflorescence with golden-tan hairs. Banner pale pink, uniform, keel pale pink, wings darker pink. Locally abundant.

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82647Ipomoea eriocarpa24 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 258 GW Staples BISH
Riverine forest around small stream surrounded by miombo woodland.Isoka District; Ca. 91.6 km from Isoka-Nakonde Road turnoff to Muyombe. 0Zambia1033A3N1200

Common vine especially along the road in grassland. Fruits enclosed in elongate bracts.

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82672Julbernardia globiflora16 May 1994DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 3136 FJ Breteler WAG
Miombo woodland species mixed with cultivated ornamentals.Mpika District; Mpika town, Chitulika [Ministry of Local Govt. & Housing Hostels] ca. 2 km west of Serenje-Mpika Road, collections within encampment. 0Zambia1131C4N1200

Frequent; to 8 m; leaves glossy; pods with velvety brown hairs, bark deeply fissured.

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82673Julbernardia globiflora17 May 1994DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 3171 FJ Breteler WAG
Collection along river, among rocks, in mushitu and in miombo woodland. Chinsali District; Chipomo Falls National Monument, along Chimanabuwi River. 0Zambia1132C2N1310

Occasional tree, 4 m; in grassland among rocks, 10 cm dbh; pods above foliage, with black-brown hairs; leaflets green with brown-black tomentum on midrib.

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82733Lannea discolor01 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 109 MC Merello MO
Open woodlandMbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0Zambia0831C3N1740

Shrub with light green fruits. Grey underside of leaf.

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82858Maprounea africana01 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 93 AR Smith K
Small meadow surrounded by miombo woodland.Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 12.5 km along road D549. 0Zambia0831C3N1500

4 m tall tree with light grey fruit with tinge of red.

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82918Mimosa pigra08 Dec 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 991 RE Gereau MO
Dried dambo and grasslands around Lake Mweru Wantipa. Kaputa District; Mweru Wantipa National Park, along main road through park (D-37) 18.6 km south of northern park gate. 940Zambia0829D1N1000

Shrub, armed; 70-80 cm tall; flowers pale pink, fruits golden-green; leaves close when touched.

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82919Mimosa pigra18 Nov 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1932 RE Gereau MO
In seasonally inundated area on deep alluvial soils.Kasanka National Park, Luwombwa River. 990Zambia1230C1C1170

Frequent shrub at edge of water; flowers pink with yellow pollen; pods golden-green, maturing dark brown-black.

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82993Neorautanenia mitis02 Dec 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma 953 DK Harder MO
Disturbed forest along stream bed.Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area No. 45, along dirt road D13 1.7 km west of its intersection with Mbala-Mpulungu Road. 0Zambia0831C3N1040

Perennial vine, prostrate, with erect leaves 25 cm tall; blue-grey under sides with sandpaper texture; calyx green tinged with purple; banner green streaked with purple; wings purple, keel white, anthers orange-yellow; stamens white; young pods with a golden-brown pubescence.

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83018Nymphoides thunbergiana09 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 179 MC Merello MO
In miombo woodland above meadow. Serenje District; Kundalila Falls. Ca. 65 km from Serenje gas station on road to Mpika, turn to east for 15 km. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Water plant with yellow petals, yellow stamens with dark anthers. Long, light green pistil.

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83073Oplismenus hirtellus15 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 234 L Fish PRE
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp.910Zambia1132D1N940

Perennial grass, common in shady sandy area near river; red awns, green at base. Red stigmas.

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83165Parinari curatellifolia09 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 161 In miombo woodland above meadow. Serenje District; Kundalila Falls. Ca. 65 km from Serenje gas station on road to Mpika, turn to east for 15 km. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Fairly common tree, 15 m tall. Abundant brownish-green, unripe fruit.

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83202Pavetta schumanniana27 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 11 D Bridson K
Chishimba Falls picnic and camping areaChishimba Falls. Ca 32 km northwest of Kasama at Chishimba Falls picnic and camping area. 13 km from intersection of roads M3 and D20 on road D20 and 2 km south/southwest on access road to power station. 2010Zambia1030B2N1380

Tree, light green pedicel, lighter corolla opening into white petals. Long white filament with green anthers.

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83217Peltophorum africanum18 Nov 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1953 DK Harder MO
Collections in riverine forest. Kasanka National Park, along Musande River. Along eastern shore approx. 1.5 km S of Musande Tent Camp. 990Zambia1230C1C1170

Tree of miombo to 8 m; calyx light green with darker brown hairs outside, lighter green inside; petals bright yellow; anthers yellow-orange.

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83220Peltophorum africanum05 Nov 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
E Tmngonga
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta E Tmngonga 1857 DK Harder MO
In miombo woodland along stream (seasonal) at permanent pool. Musi-oa Tunia National Park, along road to Songwe Gorge ca. 4 km SW of intersection with Zimbabwe-Livingstone Road. 1060Zambia1725D4S870

Frequent tree to 4 m tall; young parts curved with light brown hairs; calyx light green; corolla bright yellow; filaments yellow-green; anthers yellow.

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83316Pogonarthria squarrosa09 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 154 L Fish PRE
In miombo woodland above meadow. Serenje District; Kundalila Falls. Ca. 65 km from Serenje gas station on road to Mpika, turn to east for 15 km. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Uncommon grass ca. 1 m tall, shallow roots, brown inflorescence.

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83386Psydrax livida30 Nov 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 62 D Bridson K
Miombo woodland with some human disturbance.Mbala District; Mpulungu Protected Forest Area. 17.3 km northwest of Mbala-Tanzania road intersection with road to Kalambo Falls. 31.7 km from intersection at Sunga village. 1250Zambia0831C2N840

Occasional tree. Flower scented. Petals white turning light green.

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83403Pterocarpus angolensis09 May 1994DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 172 DK Harder MO
In miombo woodland above meadow. Serenje District; Kundalila Falls. Ca. 65 km from Serenje gas station on road to Mpika, turn to east for 15 km. 1210Zambia1330B1C1415

Fairly common tree. Round winged fruit.

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83455Rhynchosia nyasica22 May 1994DK Harder
B Luwiika
CN Nkhoma
HH Schmidt
DK Harder B Luwiika CN Nkhoma HH Schmidt 1451 B Mackinder VR Clark K
In miombo woodlands, flats and grassy areas. At base of Mututa Ridge. Granitic soils. Chinsali District; 22.4 km NE of junction with Mbesuma Ranch road on road to Chilunda Primary School. 0Zambia0932C4N1180

Herb; 1.5 m, erect. Plant very sticky. Banner yellow with dark purple veins and spot at base. Keel greenish tinged with purple, wings golden yellow. Fruits green, immature. Common.

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83672Setaria sphacelata01 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 95 L Fish PRE
Small meadow surrounded by miombo woodland.Mbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). By stream 12.5 km along road D549. 0Zambia0831C3N1500

Common short meadow grass.

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83806Strychnos cocculoides01 Dec 1993CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 122 AJM Leeuwenberg WAG
Open woodlandMbala District; 24 km west of Mbala along Mbala-Mpulungu Road to Power Station Road (D549). Open woodlands between 22.6-25.6 km along D549 becoming road RD2. 0Zambia0831C3N1740

Red-streaked bark with curved, opposite spines and hard fruit.

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83970Thunbergia alata15 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma 224 KB Vollesen K
Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp.910Zambia1132D1N940

Small rare vine twining along grass. Violet corolla tube ending in yellow.

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84147Vigna luteola19 Nov 1993DK Harder
MC Merello
CN Nkhoma
M Mupeta
DK Harder MC Merello CN Nkhoma M Mupeta 1972 DK Harder MO
Mushitu dominated by Syzygium, marshes and open waterKasanka National Park; Kalamafiala Forest. 990Zambia1230C1C1170

Rare twiner in grass and at edge of smaller ponds; stems tinged red; calyx green; standard green outside, yellow inside; wings yellow; keel lighter yellow; closed buds tinged purple at tip.

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