Records made by Alan Short

Records: 51

The following is a list of the records made by Alan Short 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
66422 Adiantum incisum 18 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW411 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Steep earthbank in forest Forested slope of Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 163

-18.633330 34.809310 7
66570 Alectra orobanchoides 2 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
T Castigo
BT Wursten BW682 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Among tree roots by riverbed Tributary stream near Clouds Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 114

-19.030630 34.673090 7
66214 Aristida adscensionis 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW448 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
66215 Brachiaria deflexa 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW456 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.643990 34.815001 7
66475 Bridelia cathartica subsp. melanthesoides 24 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW556 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Margin of dense woodland on limestone Plateau above Archway Gorge, Mueredze River 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D3 MS 66

Large scrambling shrub

-18.953340 34.610870 7
66407 Calostephane divaricata 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW464 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
In almost bare limestone rocky soils in open woodland Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa national Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 217

Yellow flowered composite with distinctly winged stems

-18.644080 34.814240 7
52143 Cassia abbreviata 1 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
T Castigo
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW675 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
By old overgrown walls of old farm house Near Cloud's Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 119

-19.029641 34.673295 7
66218 Chloris virgata 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW459 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.643990 34.815001 7
96520 Chlorophytum brachystachyum 18 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW412 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Steep earthbank in forest Forested slope of Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park. 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 163

-18.633330 34.809310 7
96521 Chlorophytum brachystachyum 3 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW694 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Black soil forest floor in riverine forest Near Clouds Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 106

-19.031140 34.676850 7
66419 Cissus quadrangularis 18 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW405 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Small clearing in forest, created by fallen tree Forested slope of Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 227

-18.635530 34.808770 7
66420 Cissus rotundifolia 18 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW408 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Small clearing in forest, created by fallen tree Forested slope of Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma. 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 198

-18.634920 34.808600 7
51727 Cleome angustifolia subsp. diandra 19 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW430 BT Wursten Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
57300 Coleus lasianthus 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW451 BT Wursten BR
In shade of stunted Androstachys on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.643990 34.815001 7
72543 Commelina subulata 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW433 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau near rim of Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma. 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

Small yellow-flowered species with reddish, semi-succulent stems.

-18.643660 34.814790 7
66426 Corchorus asplenifolius 19 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW427 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

Apparently a first record for Mozambique

-18.643660 34.814790 7
52870 Crabbea velutina 29 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW618 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
In remnant sand forest. Road to Mueredzi, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D3 MS 42

-18.934300 34.586890 7
118825 Crotalaria laburnifolia subsp. laburnifolia 1 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
BT Wursten BW650 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
Cloud Pool (Mussambizi) area, Gorongosa National Park. 14 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 0

0.000000 0.000000 2
66411 Cyanotis lanata 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW453 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
In shade of stunted Androstachys on limestone Plateau above Zamambo Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

A small-flowered species with somewhat succulent stems and leaves.

-18.643990 34.815001 7
51716 Cynanchum viminale subsp. suberosum 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW455 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
In shade of stunted Androstachys on limestone. Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.643990 34.815000 7
66211 Digitaria eriantha 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW441 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
52221 Endostemon tenuiflorus 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW431 BT Wursten AJ Paton Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
66213 Enteropogon macrostachyus 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW447 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
51563 Equisetum ramosissimum subsp. ramosissimum 2 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW677 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
On sandbank among rocks in river River below Cloud Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 114

-19.033080 34.671730 7
66217 Eragrostis superba 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW458 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.643990 34.815001 7
51676 Euphorbia tettensis 18 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW421 BT Wursten Among grasses in gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.640690 34.812225 7
51604 Evolvulus alsinoides var. alsinoides 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW436 BT Wursten Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Zamambo Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
52145 Ficus ingens 2 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
T Castigo
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW676 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
Riverine forest Along stream below Mussambizi Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 114

-19.033080 34.671730 7
52162 Ficus sur 2 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
T Castigo
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW679 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
Riverine forest Along stream below Cloud's Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 114

-19.033080 34.671730 7
75801 Geigeria africana subsp. ornativa 19 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW426 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Zamambo Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
66221 Heteropogon contortus 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW466 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open woodland Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 217

-18.644080 34.814240 7
51711 Hibiscus cannabinus 21 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW481 BT Wursten EOWBL
Among grasses in shallow soil depression on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 215

-18.643480 34.815590 7
52052 Hibiscus lobatus 27 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW583 BT Wursten Remnant sand forest Along road to Mueredzi Village, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza. 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D3 MS 51

-18.933920 34.588050 6
84338 Hibiscus ovalifolius 3 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
BT Wursten BW693 BT Wursten EOWBL
Black soil forest floor in riverine forest Near Clouds Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 106

Low growing species with large flowers; leave not lobed.

-19.031140 34.676850 7
66416 Ipomoea coptica var. coptica 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW437 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

White flowered; palmately divided leaves

-18.643660 34.814790 7
52050 Jacquemontia tamnifolia 27 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW593 BT Wursten Among grasses near margin of remnant sand forest. Along road to Muedzi Village, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D3 MS 51

-18.933920 34.588050 7
66433 Melhania acuminata var. acuminata 19 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW425 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

Epicalyx bracts long acuminate and style long.

-18.643660 34.814790 7
107428 Melhania forbesii 30 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW631 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
Mixed miombo woodland Near Clouds Pool, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 120

larger species with discolourous leaves but not grey; Epicalyx bracts broadly ovate not long acuminate or caudate

-19.029466 34.673915 5
66208 Oplismenus hirtellus 18 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW402 M Stalmans EOWBL
Small clearing in forest, created by fallen tree Forested slope of Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 198

-18.634920 34.808600 7
66210 Pogonarthria squarrosa 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW434 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
115052 Ruspolia decurrens 3 May 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW688 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
Among rocks by riverbed Clouds Pool area, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza 14 38 0 Mozambique 1934B1 MS 114

Bright yellow flowers

-19.030630 34.673090 7
66413 Seddera suffruticosa var. suffruticosa 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW439 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

White flowered; narrow simple, hairy leaves

-18.643660 34.814790 7
66222 Setaria sagittifolia 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW470 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Among grasses in open woodland Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 214

-18.643560 34.815340 7
66216 Setaria sagittifolia 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW457 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.643990 34.815001 7
66219 Sorghum versicolor 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW460 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.643990 34.815001 7
66424 Spermacoce senensis 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW461 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
In shade of stunted Androstachys on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 218

-18.643990 34.815001 7
66212 Sporobolus panicoides 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW446 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open area with shallow gravelly soils on limestone Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 216

-18.643660 34.814790 7
51596 Striga gesnerioides 18 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW416 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
In understorey of forest Forested slopes of Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 155

-18.632640 34.809270 7
66220 Themeda triandra 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW465 M Stalmans BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
Open woodland Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 217

-18.644080 34.814240 7
84337 Vepris reflexa 26 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten BW571 BT Wursten BR
TCT-Catapú
EOWBL
At the rim of limestone gorge Archway Gorge, Mueredze River, Gorongosa National Park, Muanza. 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D3 MS 59

-18.954610 34.613320 7
52136 Waltheria indica 20 Apr 2013 BT Wursten
A Short
LP Oliveira
BT Wursten A Short LP Oliveira BW474 BT Wursten BR
EOWBL
Among grasses in open woodland Plateau above Nhagutua Gorge, Gorongosa National Park, Cheringoma 14 38 0 Mozambique 1834D2 MS 224

-18.643780 34.814380 7


Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Meg Coates Palgrave, 2014-25

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. & Coates Palgrave, M. (2025). Flora of Botswana: Records made by Alan Short.
https://www.botswanaflora.com/speciesdata/utilities/utility-display-records-by-person.php?person_id=656, retrieved 31 March 2025

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