Cynoglossum lanceolatum Forssk.
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Haka Game Park, Cleveland Dam, Harare
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Haka Game Park, Cleveland Dam, Harare
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La Rochelle
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At the pipeline of the old power station, Nyahode river, road to Rusitu
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Mt Rukotso.
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Camp site, Ndundu Lodge Vumba.
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Camp site, Ndundu Lodge Vumba.
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Entrance road La Rochelle
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Road between Chelinda Bridge and Dam 3, Nyika National Park
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Road between Chelinda Bridge and Dam 3, Nyika National Park
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Road between Chelinda Bridge and Dam 3, Nyika National Park
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Road between Chelinda Bridge and Dam 3, Nyika National Park
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Road between Chelinda Bridge and Dam 3, Nyika National Park
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Synonyms:
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Cynoglossum micranthum Desf. Paracynoglossum lanceolatum (Forssk.) R.R. Mill.
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Status:
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Native |
Description:
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Short-lived perennial herb with annual stems, up to 1.5 m. Leaves lanceolate near the base to near-linear higher up the stem. Flowers all along the branches, up to 4 mm across, white to sky blue. Fruits consisting of 4 small nutlets, covered in sticky hairs. |
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Notes:
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Derivation of specific name:
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lanceolatum: lanceolate |
Habitat:
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A plant of various open habitats including as a weed of cultivation and roadsides. |
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Flowering time: | Dec - Jan |
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Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca):
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N,C |
Zambian distribution (Provinces):
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N |
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Content last updated: |
Wednesday 14 December 2011 |
Literature:
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Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 117.
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 19.
Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 12.
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 30.
Martins, E.S. (1990). Boraginaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(4) Pages 105 - 107. (Includes a picture).
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Bingham, M.G., Willemen, A., Wursten, B.T., Ballings, P. and Hyde, M.A.
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Flora of Zambia: Species information: Cynoglossum lanceolatum. https://www.zambiaflora.com/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=148510, retrieved 25 April 2024
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