Commelina africana L.

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Records of this taxon from all countries are shown in the table below. Cases where the taxon is native, naturalised, possibly planted or definitely planted are all listed.

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Record number No of images Record date Recorder(s) Coll. Det. Conf. Herbaria Habitat Location Loc code(s) Outing code Planted code Country QDS Grid ref. FZ Div Admin prov Alt. (m) Notes Lat Long Loc Acc Code
107151029 Nov 2019BT Wursten
P Ballings
JM Machinga
BT Wursten
Wet rocky forested patch by seepage streamAlong road from Nhabawa to Chikukwa, Chimanimani National Reserve168
59
0Mozambique1932D2 MS968-19.71484032.9849907
101769026 Feb 2019BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
In montane grasslandSlopes of Nganda Hill, Nyika National Park.180
57
0Malawi1033B4 N2470iNaturalist record-10.44660033.8560507
101627216 Feb 2019BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
P Ballings
PB2655
BT Wursten
BR

On rocky outcrop in montane grassland Chozi View Point, Nyika National Park 180
57
0Malawi1033D2 N2388-10.61284033.7564907
100087026 Jan 2019MA Hyde
M Coates Palgrave
MA Hyde
Disturbed miombo woodlandHaven Horses, Umwinsidale, Harare10Zimbabwe1731C1 C1433-17.73759731.1923157
99547026 Dec 2018MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
MA Hyde
BT Wursten
Open rocky woodlandNear the end of Fenella Drive, Monavale Vlei1,770Zimbabwe1731C3 C1462-17.80543331.0107327
99937316 Dec 2018BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
In shallow soils and crevices on rockMt Susurumba, Juliasdale.0Zimbabwe1832B3 E1915-18.37272032.6381507
99309013 Dec 2018BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Roadside in rocky miombo woodlandAlong road from Penhalonga before turn-off to Stapleford.0Zimbabwe1832D3 E1581iNaturalist record-18.78516032.6886807
91124228 Jan 2018BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Disturbed roadside verge on Kalahari sandB8 road through Bwabwata
51
0Namibia (Caprivi Strip)1821B1 1033-18.08832021.6978107
91206028 Jan 2018BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Disturbed roadside verge and woodland on kalahari sandB8 road through Bwabwata
51
0Namibia (Caprivi Strip)1723C3 989-17.82242023.0614407
80588011 Apr 2017BT Wursten
IAI Nuvunga
BT Wursten
By large termite mound in tall miombo woodland Swanepoel Concession, Cheringoma 198
49
0Mozambique1835C1 MS242-18.55002035.0312507
76752005 Feb 2017MA Hyde
MA Hyde
Brachystegia spiciformis woodland, disturbed in placesMakari, 19, Jenkinson Road, Chisipite10Zimbabwe1731C3 C1546-17.79340331.1223327
76626018 Jan 2017BT Wursten
P Ballings
J Laing
C Robertson
BP Mpofu
BT Wursten
In tall woodland on kalahari sand. Along western boundary road, Zambezi National Park.1760Zimbabwe1725D3 W968-17.88668025.5439407
76872017 Jan 2017BT Wursten
P Ballings
J Laing
BT Wursten
In rocky mixed woodland on basalt. Gorges Lodge, Dibu Dibu Communal Area, Victoria Falls1950Zimbabwe1725D4 W887-17.99760025.9430807
117272009 May 2015BT Wursten
T Castigo
BT Wursten
Mixed miombo woodlandAlong path to Nharizengere Falls, northwesten Gorongosa National Park. 14
36
0Mozambique1834C1 MS221iNaturalist record-18.71136034.2150407
73284031 Dec 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Low rocky outcrop in open woodland.Along Gnu Bend rd, Lake Kyle recreational Park.750Zimbabwe2031A1 S1050-20.19010031.0002907
62333021 Dec 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Disturbed area along pathAt the base of the dam, Camp Amalinda, Matobo0Zimbabwe2028A4 W1350-20.48089228.4385737
64931127 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
A Mapaura
AM704
BT Wursten
A Mapaura
SRGH

K

BR

LMA

Among rocks in open Brachystegia-Uapaca woodland, area with signs of recent fire. Near Mucandue stream crossing, eastern Chimanimani Mts.168
33
0Mozambique1933C3 MS1114Yellow flowers and reddish stems. Small white hairs at base of leaves. -19.81472033.1545807
64869026 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
K Mutasa
BT Wursten
Secondary vegetation in formerly cleared saddle on slope of rocky Brachystegia woodland.Slopes of Mt Shangani, Eastern Chimanimani Mts168
33
0Mozambique1933C3 MS1058-19.83831033.2084207
72730226 Oct 2014BT Wursten
A Mapaura
J Timberlake
K Mutasa
BT Wursten
In grassland among quartzite sandstone rockRidge on Mt Shangani, eastern Chimanimani Mts.168
33
0Mozambique1933C3 MS1370-19.83250033.1974177
65125004 Feb 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Along path on rocky slopes of miombo woodland.Ngomakurira, Chinhamora CL.360Zimbabwe1731C1 C1455-17.55627931.2360187
77009031 Jan 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
C Sharp
BT Wursten
In mixed mopane woodland.Along entrance road to Chesa Forest Reserve, Umguza District.0Zimbabwe2028A2 W1320-20.10972028.2969507
77084031 Jan 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
C Sharp
BT Wursten
Mixed woodland on Kalahari sand.Chesa Forest Land,Umguza District.1960Zimbabwe2028A2 W1306-20.05346028.2775507
65248028 Jan 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Open mixed deciduous woodland Along Fort Usher road, Matobo 0Zimbabwe2028B3 W1377-20.40624028.5121607
97375025 Jan 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Somewhat disturbed deciduous woodland Along Zvishavane - Mbalabala road 0Zimbabwe2029B3 W1127-20.43320029.7097907
65465021 Jan 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Mixed deciduous woodland West of Masvingo on road to Zvishavane 0Zimbabwe2030B1 S1112-20.04496030.7401107
65476021 Jan 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
Rocky mixed miombo woodland By Masvingo - Zvishavane road just before Mashava 0Zimbabwe2030B1 S1082-20.06284030.5329207
56996014 Jan 2014BT Wursten
P Ballings
Disturbed roadside vergeShaneragh rd, Mandara, Harare10Zimbabwe1731C3 C1536-17.79605031.1426407
58264127 Oct 2013BT Wursten
S Dondeyne
K Dekoninck
BT Wursten
Rocky hillside with Brachystegia tamarindoides woodlandMagorogodo hills, Zomba Community
31
0Mozambique1933C3 MS515-19.90901533.1879937
52513010 Jan 2013MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
BT Wursten
P Ballings
PB1907
BT Wursten
BR

Among rocks on sheetrock in full sun in rocky woodlandNyahokwe, Nyanga0Zimbabwe1832B1 E1534-18.14236032.6878007
51006009 Jan 2013MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
Montane grasslandKwaraguza Road, near Troutbeck54,155
22
0Zimbabwe1832B2 E2240-18.21657032.8055707
51045009 Jan 2013MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
Somewhat degraded miombo woodlandBy road from Nyanga to Troutbeck54,155
22
0Zimbabwe1832B2 E1880-18.24463032.7706207
50921007 Jan 2013MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
Rocky montane grassland and small rocky hillsNear World's View, Nyanga155
22
0Zimbabwe1832B2 E2280-18.16730032.7740207
50770006 Jan 2013MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
Montane grasslandBy Circular Drive, Nyanga NP54,155
22
0Zimbabwe1832B4 E1890-18.28345032.7715707
50695005 Jan 2013MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
Edge of garden; grassy disturbed habitat with wattle and pine.Silver Mist cottage, near Troutbeck155
22
0Zimbabwe1832B2 E2030-18.17930032.8196007
50522004 Jan 2013MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
Montane grasslandSilver Mist cottage, near Troutbeck155
22
0Zimbabwe1832B2 E2020-18.17928032.8195407
50546004 Jan 2013MA Hyde
BT Wursten
M Coates Palgrave
P Ballings
Montane grasslandBy the road from Nyanga to Troutbeck54,155
22
0Zimbabwe1832B3 E1860-18.25417032.7489407
50328028 Dec 2012MA Hyde
BT Wursten
P Ballings
Open rather disturbed riverine vegetationSunungukai Lodges, by Mazowe River, Uzumba CL.
21
0Zimbabwe1731B2 N810-17.15445031.8483807
48387010 Apr 2012MA Hyde
M Coates Palgrave
Open disturbed areaGraveyard by church at Chupanga (Shupanga)
17
0Mozambique1835B1 MS40-18.02881035.6135207
38352008 Jan 2012MA Hyde
BT Wursten
P Ballings
Open woodlandPath from entrance gate to Great Enclosure, Great Zimbabwe62
13
0Zimbabwe2030B4 S1110-20.27128030.9315807
38198107 Jan 2012MA Hyde
BT Wursten
P Ballings
On a stony roadside bank.Near the lodges, Lake Kyle Recreational Park75
13
0Zimbabwe2031A1 S1090-20.21830031.0052207
37863027 Dec 2011MA Hyde
BT Wursten
P Ballings
Open disturbed areaZona Tea Estates, near Mt Selinda
10
0Zimbabwe2032B3 E850-20.43386032.7351007
37923027 Dec 2011MA Hyde
BT Wursten
P Ballings
RoadsideRoad from Mt Selinda to Espungabera border post
10
0Zimbabwe2032B4 E980-20.41890032.7560307
34673006 Jan 2011BT Wursten
P Ballings
Slightly degraded rocky miombo woodlandSmall dirt track off main road, c. 5 km East of Nyazura
8
0Zimbabwe1832C3 E1192-18.76331032.1920607
34350004 Jan 2011BT Wursten
P Ballings
Open grass and bracken scrub areas around the edge of the waterSmall Bridge Dam
8
0Zimbabwe1832D4 E1552-18.76335032.7519807
33984030 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
Disturbed riverine forestEdge of Aberfoyle Golf course73
8
0Zimbabwe1832B4 E825-18.29237032.9658507
33902029 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
Disturbed grassland next to pine plantation, full sunClose to descent into Honde Valley
8
0Zimbabwe1832D1 E1516-18.56243032.7114207
33466024 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
Garden-like landscape in Brachystegia woodlandFrog 'n' Fern Cottages, Chimanimani
8
0Zimbabwe1932D4 E1614-19.80575032.8592207
33213022 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
Roadside vegetationSmall Bridge Dam, Penhalonga
8
0Zimbabwe1832D4 E1545-18.76224032.7511207
33312022 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
Montane forest margin Road down to Nyamuakwarara River, John Meikle Research Station210
8
0Zimbabwe1832D2 E1429-18.71874032.8466307
33055021 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
Weed in lawnHotel La Rochelle74,156
8
0Zimbabwe1832D3 E1206-18.90655032.6911607
33072021 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
Brachystegia woodland, roadside bank, sunLa Rochelle, kopje behind hotel74,156
8
0Zimbabwe1832D3 E1211-18.90789032.6865707
33103021 Dec 2010BT Wursten
P Ballings
Brachystegia woodland, half shadeLa Rochelle, kopje behind hotel74,156
8
0Zimbabwe1832D3 E1219-18.90861032.6872107
109447011 Apr 2010M Lötter
BC Turpin
BC Turpin
297
RB Faden
BNRH

Chimanimani Gate Camp.0Mozambique1933C1 MS592Erect bushy herb 30 cm tall with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. Growing at campsite in bare sandy soil, still flowering in the afternoon.-19.58638933.0850006
109446004 Apr 2010M Lötter
BC Turpin
BC Turpin
289
RB Faden
BNRH

Save Sand forest.0Mozambique2134B1 GI76Spreading herb with yellow flowers; glabrous except for cilia on leaf sheath. In dappled shade of Brachystegia torrei sand forest. On a sand bank.-21.21583334.6708336
26838007 Jan 2010MA Hyde
BT Wursten
P Ballings
Open sandy roadside verge in Kalahari sand woodlandBy road from Main Camp to Sinamatella, Hwange NP5
6
0Zimbabwe1826D3 W1070-18.82485026.7431500
26698006 Jan 2010MA Hyde
BT Wursten
P Ballings
Baikiea woodland on Kalahari sand By road to Hwange NP, Main Camp.
6
0Zimbabwe1827C1 W1090Flowers yellow-18.62348027.0033800
109445012 Dec 2009JE Burrows
BC Turpin
JE Burrows
BC Turpin
11574
RB Faden
BNRH

Albizia Campsite, Licuati Forest Reserve, Bela Vista.0Mozambique2632A4 M53Small-flowered bushy herb with erect wiry maroon stems ca. 20 cm high. Leaves lanceolate-acuminate, slightly recurved and folded. One population seen in the shade of a huge spreading Albizia adianthifolia, on sandy soils in a clearing in Licuati Thic-26.34472232.4730567
1169000 Apr 2007BT Wursten
A Mapaura
TM Müller
P Ballings
C Chapano
In woodland and grassland. Mt Gorongosa40Mozambique1834A3 MS0Listed by Mueller et Al. (2012) in Vegetation survey of Mt Gorongosa Appendix 1: 39-52.2
22517131 Jan 2006BT Wursten
Near stream below fallsBridal Veil Falls, Chimanimani640Zimbabwe1932D4 VP842120E15200
93136024 Jan 2005S Kruger
S Kruger
141
D Lutombi
WIND

Caprivi: Mukwe District.0Namibia (Caprivi Strip)1722C4 100510 cm high; Shrub; Notes: Small shrub, 10 cm high. Stem herbaceous and green. Short soft hair on stem and leaves. Leaves sessile with sheath and lanceolate. Yellow flowers. Scattered in soft sandy white soil.-17.97500022.4833305
95436024 Jan 2005MM Hochobes
MM Hochobes
1232
S Rügheimer
WIND

Caprivi: Caprivi Game Park.0Namibia (Caprivi Strip)1822A2 103350 cm high; Herb; Notes: Herb, 50cm high. Leaves: alternate, ovate-elliptic, folded in midrib, margin smooth; ligule fringed. Flowers: terminal, orange-yellow.-18.00778022.4219402
93318022 Jan 2005S Bartsch
MM Hochobes
S Kruger
ES Klaassen
S Bartsch
1784
S Rügheimer
WIND

Caprivi: Caprivi Strip, south of Omega 3.0Namibia (Caprivi Strip)1722D4 100725 cm high; Herb; Notes: Herb, 25 cm high. Flowers yellow, petals spatulate, 2-lobed, subtended by a falcate bract. Bract slit open to base, margins covered with erect hairs. Leaves alternate, lanceolate, softly pubescent, ochna hairy, densely appressed to stem. White sand. Scattered under trees in shade.-17.89778022.8933305
35278019 Jan 2005BT Wursten
P Ballings
BT Wursten
P Ballings
PB177
BT Wursten
BR

Among grass next to path Gwasha, Chinyakwaremba, Vumba20,63,1560Zimbabwe1932B2 VP77-85-E1690Flowers yellow5
128012 Jan 2005MA Hyde
BT Wursten
Thin soil patches over rocks or cracks in rocksRocky slopes on left of entry road1,30Zimbabwe1731C3 UR027262C1540-17.84512531.1382150
4117105 Nov 2004MA Hyde
BT Wursten
Grassy dam wallCleveland Dam, Harare1,30Zimbabwe1731C3 UR035265C1540-17.84339031.1454306
14875018 Nov 1995MA Hyde
M Silva-Jones
RB Drummond
Cleared area for dam constructionEastern Highlands Tea Estate, Honde Valley0Zimbabwe1832B4 VQ974723E7000
81479004 Jan 1995MG Bingham
MG Bingham
10280
MG Bingham
Grasmere Farm, Lusaka W. 35 km. 0Zambia1527B4 CLk1150-15.35000027.9666675
81480015 May 1994CN Nkhoma
CN Nkhoma
206
RB Faden
US

Mpika District; North Lwangwa National Park. 8 km from Mwaleshi River on road to Mahula Puku Camp.910Zambia1132D1 NMc94030 cm prostrate vine growing in seasonal flooded area. Pink and yellow inflorescence.-11.63722232.6861115
94619020 Dec 1958DJB Killick
OA Leistner
DJB Killick
OA Leistner
3011
HH Kolberg
WIND

Caprivi: Katima Mulilo. Ngoma area.0Namibia (Caprivi Strip)1724D3 929Herb; Notes: Occasional in Mopane woodland, 9 miles north of Ngoma. Sub-erect, perennial herb, 2'. Flowers yellow.-17.87500024.6250004
296180 Jan 1954OB Miller
OB Miller
2036
SRGH

Grassland Farm Besna Kobila, Matopos570Zimbabwe2028B3 W1430Herb 9 inches high. Flowers yellow. [See note 16]0
296170 Apr 1953OB Miller
OB Miller
1730
SRGH

Besna Kobila, Matopos570Zimbabwe2028B3 W1430Procumbent. Flowers pale yellow. [See note 16]0
296190 Apr 1953OB Miller
OB Miller
1767
SRGH

GrasslandFarm Besna Kobila, Matopos570Zimbabwe2028B3 W1460Sprawling herb. Flowers yellow. [See note 16]0
232110 Mukuvisi Woodland1,20Zimbabwe1731C3 C00
232750 Thestor survey area1,80Zimbabwe1731C3 C00
283560 Edge of forestChirinda Forest60Zimbabwe2032B3 E00
701470 Mount Mulanje1790Malawi1535D3 S00

Total records found: 76



Copyright: Mike Bingham, Annette Willemen, Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings and Mark Hyde, 2011-24

Bingham, M.G., Willemen, A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. and Hyde, M.A. (2024). Flora of Zambia: Species information: Records of: Commelina africana.
https://www.zambiaflora.com/speciesdata/species-display.php?species_id=112570, retrieved 20 April 2024

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