Strobilanthopsis linifolia (T. Anderson) Milne-Redh.

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Synonyms:	Calophanes linifolius T. Anderson ex C.B. Clarke Dyschoriste linifolia (T. Anderson) C.B. Clarke Hygrophila evae Briq. Hygrophila glutinifolia Lindau Strobilanthopsis glutinifolia (Lindau) S. Moore Strobilanthopsis hircina S. Moore Strobilanthopsis prostrata Milne-Redh. Strobilanthopsis rogersii S. Moore
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Status:	Native
Description:
Type location:	Zambia
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Derivation of specific name:	linifolia: with line-like (linear) leaves.
Habitat:	In miombo and other types of woodland, on rocky hillsides and also on metalliferous or serpentine soils.
Altitude range:	900 - 1800 m
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Worldwide distribution:	Angola, DRC, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Zambian distribution (Flora Zambesiaca):	B,N,W,C,S
Zambian distribution (Provinces):	Nw,Cb,N,C,Lk,S,W
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Content last updated:	Friday 12 April 2024
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 15. Phiri, P.S.M. (2005). A Checklist of Zambian Vascular Plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 32 Page 19. Vollesen, K. (2013). Acanthaceae (Part 1) Flora Zambesiaca 8(5) Pages 153 - 155. (Includes a picture).

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