Records made by David Mitchell

Records: 42

The following is a list of the records made by David Mitchell in species name order.

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NoSpeciesRecord dateRecorder(s)Coll.Det.Conf.HerbariaHabitatLocationLoc code(s) Outing codePlanted code Country QDSGrid ref.FZ DivAlt. (m)NotesLatLongLoc Acc Code
53239 Actiniopteris dimorpha subsp. dimorpha 21 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 787 SRGH
Growing in rock crevices on moist soil. Kyle chalets, 4 miles to the West of the Dam wall. Kyle Dam, about 20 miles South East of Masvingo 75 0 Zimbabwe 2031A1 S 975

Occasional

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53225 Actiniopteris dimorpha subsp. dimorpha 20 Jan 1957 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 100 SRGH
In rock crevices, usually in more open conditions. Side of Iron Mask Range just above University farm, Mazoe district. 0 Zimbabwe 1730D2 N 0

0.000000 0.000000 2
48735 Adiantum capillus-veneris 24 Jan 1959 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 467 SRGH
Growing amongst moss on and of river 6 miles south of Shamva on Inyangi Rd. "Maizena" 0 Zimbabwe 1731B3 N 1220

Really common

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48875 Adiantum incisum 20 Feb 1963 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 779 SRGH
Wooded hillside Mushandike Dam, above Dam wall on South bank about 16 miles from Masvingo 0 Zimbabwe 2030B1 S 910

Occasional

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48874 Adiantum incisum 22 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 822 SRGH
On small rocky kopje, in shade, under rocks 1 mile west of Moodies Pass, Masvingo to Birchenough Bridge road, Bikita district 0 Zimbabwe 1931D3 S 910

Occasional

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48858 Adiantum incisum 11 Jan 1960 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 558 SRGH
Among rocks, in sandy soil 3/4 miles from Kariba on road to Harare 0 Zimbabwe 1628D2 N 0

Occasional

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48845 Adiantum incisum 24 Jan 1959 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 465 SRGH
On banks above stream 6 miles South of Shamva on Inyangani Road "Maizena", Shamva district. 0 Zimbabwe 1731B3 N 1220

Frequent

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48844 Adiantum incisum 26 Jan 1957 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 1051 SRGH
Rock crevices, moist shaded conditions Side of Iron mask range, just above University Farm. 0 Zimbabwe 1731C1 N 0

Locally common

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48843 Adiantum incisum 9 Nov 1961 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 599 SRGH
On rock faces in moist earth crevices Sanyati Gorge, Lake Kariba 0 Zimbabwe 1628D4 N 530

Common, habitat disturbed

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48877 Adiantum incisum 17 Jan 1959 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 455 SRGH
E and W aspects under rocks in shade 1 mile N of Lundi river bridge, Chibi district 0 Zimbabwe 2030D4 S 610

Locally common

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48876 Adiantum incisum 22 Feb 1944 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 794 SRGH
In small deep valley of non running stream on steep bank in deep shade Kopje opposite Kyle Chalets, about 4 miles west of Dam wall; about 20 miles South East of Masvingo, Kyle Dam 75 0 Zimbabwe 2031A1 S 1010

Locally common

0.000000 0.000000 2
52109 Ampelopteris prolifera 21 Feb 1971 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 1322 SRGH
(?Sudd) plant on floating island Senkwi R. inlet, Lake Kariba, Binga district 0 Zimbabwe 0

Occasional

0.000000 0.000000 0
22404 Equisetum ramosissimum subsp. ramosissimum 17 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 688 SRGH
Moist soil on riverbank, occasional Selukwe, 15 miles NW, Valley Mine Farm 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 C 1220

0.000000 0.000000 0
22405 Equisetum ramosissimum subsp. ramosissimum 16 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 684 SRGH
Among grass in moist soil and in dam wall crevices, occasional Selukwe, 15 miles NW, Valley Mine Farm, below wall of lower dam 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 C 1280

0.000000 0.000000 0
22407 Equisetum ramosissimum subsp. ramosissimum 14 Jul 1958 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 449 SRGH
Among grass at base of rock near stream, locally common Harare, 20 miles on Arcturus Road, Gilrockie Farm, bottom of gorge on Mgezi River 0 Zimbabwe 1731C4 C 1370

0.000000 0.000000 0
22410 Equisetum ramosissimum subsp. ramosissimum 16 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 674 SRGH
Moist sand among seeds and grass on riverbank, occasional Selukwe, 2 miles E, Umtebekwa River 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 C 1155

0.000000 0.000000 0
22395 Equisetum ramosissimum subsp. ramosissimum 8 Jun 1963 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 644 SRGH
On Salvinia mat Kariba, Lake Kariba, Sibilobilo, Tribal Trust Land 0 Zimbabwe 1828C3 N 0

0.000000 0.000000 0
22464 Microlepia speluncae 22 Jun 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 816 SRGH
Forest fringe, moist soil below dam wall Bikita, 1 mile E, watersupply dam (Chirumba dam?) 0 Zimbabwe 1931B1 S 1035

0.000000 0.000000 0
22467 Microlepia speluncae Jan 1956 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 38 SRGH
Forest in very moist conditions Makoni, Makamba, 6 miles W of Rusape 0 Zimbabwe 1832C1 C 0

0.000000 0.000000 0
53356 Pteris vittata 24 Jan 1959 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 470 SRGH
On banks of stream 6 miles S of Shamva on Inyanga Rd. "Maizena"; Shamva 0 Zimbabwe 1731B2 N 1220

Common

0.000000 0.000000 2
53358 Pteris vittata 10 Nov 1963 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 665 SRGH
Common along riverbank River just E. of Bindura; Bindura district 0 Zimbabwe 1731A4 N 0

0.000000 0.000000 2
53429 Pteris vittata 16 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 675 SRGH
Growing in rock crevices in open. Mtebekwe river, 2 miles East of Selukwe 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 C 1160

Occasional

0.000000 0.000000 2
53430 Pteris vittata 20 Jan 1960 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 562 EACLE Schelpe SRGH
On forest floor near stream. Chichawasha, Goromonzi district. 0 Zimbabwe 1731C3 C 1430

Occasional

0.000000 0.000000 2
53444 Pteris vittata 17 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 689 SRGH
On river banks, common. Davey's Poort about 8 miles NW of Selukwe on the Valley Drive, Selukwe district. 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 C 1220

0.000000 0.000000 2
41390 Salvinia molesta 26 May 1972 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 1330 SRGH
Aquatic weed forming mats in sheltered bays and inlets and drifting free on open water Ruziruhuru River inlet, Lake Kariba 0 Zimbabwe 1727B3 N 484

Holotypus

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41879 Selaginella dregei 17 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 773 SRGH
Open places, shallow soil, among rocks, occasional Selukwe 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 C 0

0.000000 0.000000 2
41859 Selaginella dregei 21 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 789 SRGH
Edge of grass patch in middle of granite slab in open, occasional Kyle dam, Kyle chalet, 4 miles W of dam wall, Kyle dam, Masvingo 75 0 Zimbabwe 2030B2 S 0

0.000000 0.000000 2
41876 Selaginella dregei 21 Feb 1959 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 482 SRGH
In open on granite rocks among grass, frequent 20 miles NNE, Chindomara reserve, Harare 0 Zimbabwe 1731C1 C 1585

0.000000 0.000000 2
41884 Selaginella dregei Jan 1957 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 78 SRGH
Common on granite in open conditions Domboshawa, Harare 15 0 Zimbabwe 1731C1 C 1525

0.000000 0.000000 2
41885 Selaginella dregei Mar 1954 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 2296 SRGH
Besna Kobila, Matobo 57 0 Zimbabwe 2028B4 PH83-39- W 1460

0.000000 0.000000 2
42012 Selaginella dregei 7 Jan 1960 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 552 SRGH
Over exposed granite rock, shade, common Behind Chete Gorge Game Camp, Binga, Kariba 0 Zimbabwe 1727B3 N 505

0.000000 0.000000 2
42014 Selaginella dregei 10 Nov 1963 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 657 SRGH
Locally common, on granite rocks on hillside Musana Tribal Trust Land, Bindura 0 Zimbabwe 1731A4 N 0

0.000000 0.000000 2
42095 Selaginella mittenii 21 Feb 1959 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 483 SRGH
In cracks and crevices, shade Chinnamara Nat.Res., Harare 0 Zimbabwe 1731C1 C 1585

0.000000 0.000000 2
42104 Selaginella mittenii 5 Feb 1958 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 309 SRGH
On banks under grass in moist red soil Dead cow camp, Chimanimani Mts. 33 0 Zimbabwe 1933C1 VP99-11- E 1525

0.000000 0.000000 5
42096 Selaginella mittenii 17 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 694 SRGH
Moist soil under rock, occasional Daveys poort, 8mls NW Selukwe on Valley drive, Selukwe 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 C 0

0.000000 0.000000 2
42098 Selaginella mittenii 17 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 700 SRGH
Moist soil under rock, occasional Rd to Selukwe peak, 2mls SE of Selukwe, Selukwe 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 SP87-17- C 0

0.000000 0.000000 5
52519 Thelypteris confluens 17 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 712 SRGH
In marshy condition on stream bed. Ferny creek about 2 miles East of Selukwe. 0 Zimbabwe 1930C1 C 1220

Locally abundant

0.000000 0.000000 2
52521 Thelypteris confluens Jan 1956 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 44 SRGH
Growing around forest in the open in marshy conditions. Makamba, c. 6 miles W of Rusape 0 Zimbabwe 1832C1 C 0

0.000000 0.000000 2
52527 Thelypteris confluens 16 Feb 1958 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 397 SRGH
Growing in amongst grass on marshy soil. W. slope of Haroni Gorge, just below Haroni view on Zilbury(?) Estate 0 Zimbabwe 2033A1 E 850

Locally common

0.000000 0.000000 2
52534 Thelypteris confluens 1 Mar 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 874 SRGH
In open and shade, in muddy marshy soil. Along stream on Van Miekerk Ruins, 1 mile from main road to Inyanga village, Nyanga district. 0 Zimbabwe 1832B1 E 1620

0.000000 0.000000 2
52537 Thelypteris confluens 19 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 747 K
On moist, marshy soil around a shaded pool of water Newcastle Estate, 19 miles South of Belingwe 0 Zimbabwe 2029B4 S 0

Occasional

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52538 Thelypteris confluens 22 Feb 1964 DS Mitchell
DS Mitchell 813 SRGH
On very moist soil just below dam wall, in green and shade. Water supply dam for Bikita Village, 1 mile East of Bikita 0 Zimbabwe 2031B1 S 1040

0.000000 0.000000 2


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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M. (2025). Flora of Botswana: Records made by David Mitchell.
https://www.botswanaflora.com/speciesdata/utilities/utility-display-records-by-person.php?person_id=41, retrieved 13 March 2025

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