Persicaria senegalensis f. albotomentosa (R.A. Graham) K.L. Wilson
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Mshelele Dam, Matobo National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Mshelele Dam, Matobo National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Mshelele Dam, Matobo National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Mshelele Dam, Matobo National Park
Photo: Bart Wursten
Mshelele Dam, Matobo National Park
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Frequency:
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Locally common, often forming large stands |
Status:
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Native |
Description:
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See f. senegalensis for general description details. Although it is taxonomically merely distinguished as a form, these plants are very easily recognized by the dense covering of grey hairs. Both forms are sometimes seen growing together. |
Notes:
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Derivation of specific name:
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albotomentosa: white hairy. |
Habitat:
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In damp places near and in water by dams, lakes and rivers. |
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Worldwide distribution:
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Widespread in tropical Africa, South Africa, Egypt and Madagascar. |
Botswana distribution:
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Endemic status:
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Spot characters:
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Content last updated: |
Thursday 25 December 2014 |
Literature:
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Nogueira, I., Ortiz, S. & Paiva, J.A.R. (2006). Polygonaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(3) Pages 10 - 11.
Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 93.
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M.
(2024).
Flora of Botswana: Species information: Persicaria senegalensis f. albotomentosa. https://www.botswanaflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=218110, retrieved 21 November 2024
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