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Synonyms: |
Amaranthus patulus sensu Baker & Clarke in F.T.A. 6, 1: 33 (1909) non Bertol. Amaranthus tristis sensu Moq. in DC., Prodr. 13, 2: 260 (1849) non L. |
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Status: | Introduced |
Description: |
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Type location: |
cultivated specimen |
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Derivation of specific name: | dubius: uncertain, doubtful |
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Worldwide distribution: | native in tropical America but now almost throughout the tropics of the world. |
Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca): | N,E |
Zambian distribution (Provinces): | E |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 144. 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 16. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 20. Townsend, C.C. (1988). Amaranthaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(1) Pages 48 - 51. (Includes a picture). |
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