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Aristolochia hockii
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Lusaka National Park
Oct 2017
Photo: Nick Wightman
Kawambwa landing strip
Oct 2017
Photo: Mike Bingham
Habit
Exposed edge of roadside verge bordering disturbed Miombo woodland
Mweshi area
Jan 2020
Photo: Nick Wightman
Flower
Exposed edge of roadside verge bordering disturbed Miombo woodland
Mweshi area
Jan 2020
Photo: Nick Wightman
Seedpod
Exposed edge of roadside verge bordering disturbed Miombo woodland
Mweshi area
Jan 2020
Photo: Nick Wightman
Ripe fruit & seed
Open Miombo woodland
Lilayi Lodge, Lusaka District, Lusaka
May 2021
Photo: Nick Wightman
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| Synonyms: |
Aristolochia hirta De Wild. Aristolochia rhodesica R.E. Fr. |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Annual stems arising from a perennial rootstock. Stems up to 45 cm long. The narrower leaves, linear-lanceolate to narrowly oblong or ovate-lanceolate, distinguish this species from A. heppii |
| Type location: |
DRC |
| Notes: | |
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| Habitat: | |
| Altitude range: | 990 - 1310 m |
| Flowering time: | Sep - Oct |
| Worldwide distribution: | Regional distribution: Zambia, Zimbabwe, also DRC, Tanzania |
| Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca): | N,W,C |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Nw,N,Mc,Lk |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | Lower Risk - least concern |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Tuesday 6 July 2021 |
| Literature: |
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 19. Stannard, B.L. (1997). Aristolochiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(2) Pages 21 - 23. (Includes a picture). |
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