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| Synonyms: |
Karamyschewia hedyotoides Fisch. & Mey. Oldenlandia hedyotoides (Fisch. & Mey.) Boiss. Theyodes octodon A. Rich. |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
This variety differs from var. capensis by the larger number (5-8) of calyx lobes. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | capensis: of the Cape |
| Habitat: | In seasonally flooded river banks, edges of dams and vleis, often on bare muddy soils in grassland, on riverine rocks, in woodland or as a weed in moist gardens. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in Africa, Madagascar and Asia as far as Iran and Azerbaydzhan. |
| Botswana distribution: | N |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
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 72. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 98. Verdcourt, B. (1988). Rubiaceae, Part 1 Flora Zambesiaca 5(1) Pages 139 - 140. |
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