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Synonyms: |
Plectranthus neglectus Dinter |
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Annual herb. Stems 1-several, erect or ascending. Leaves opposite. Inflorescence a lax panicle, branches with alternately 1-2 flowers at each node. Upper lip of the calyx longer than the lower lip. Corolla tube 2-4 mm, lower lip distinctly hooded at the apex, 2 reflexed lobes near the base. |
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Derivation of specific name: | neglectus: overlooked, neglected |
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Flowering time: | Dec - Apr |
Worldwide distribution: | Angola, DRC, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 3. Fabian, A. & Germishuizen, G. (1997). Wild Flowers of Northern South Africa. Fernwood Press, Vlaeburg. Pages 354 - 355. (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 54. Paton, A.J. et al. (2013). Lamiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(8) Pages 309 - 310. Ryding, O. (1986). The genus Aeollanthus sens. lat. Acta. Univ. Ups. Symb. Bot. Ups. 26: 1 Pages 143 - 144. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 77. |
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