| Synonyms: |
Xerophyta equisetoides Baker var. trichophylla (Baker) L.B. Smith & Ayensu |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
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| Type location: |
Malawi |
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| FZ divisions: | N,W,C,E |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Cb,N,E,C |
| Growth form(s): | Shrub over 2 m. |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 233. as Xerophyta equisetoides var. trichophylla Gonçalves, A.E. (2009). Velloziaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2) Pages 165 - 167. as Xerophyta equisetoides var. trichophylla 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 112. as Xerophyta equisetoides var. trichophylla Vollesen, K. & Merrett, L. (2019). Field Guide to the (wetter) Zambian Miombo Woodland. Part 1 (Ferns & Monocots) GVPedia Communications Page 125. (Includes a picture). White, F. (1962). Forest Flora of Northern Rhodesia Oxford Univ. Press. Page 17. as Vellozia equisetoides |