Stylochaeton borumensis
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Nkwali; Jan 2008.
Photo: Mike Bingham
Common herb in Mopane Woodland;
on Mfuwe – Mwanya road; Nov 2004.
Photo: Mike Bingham
in a shallow pan;
Luangwa Valley, Mfuwe; Dec 2004.
Photo: Mike Bingham
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| Synonyms: |
Stylochaeton rogersii N.E. Br. |
| Common names: | Kombe (Kunda) |
| Frequency: | Very locally common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Rhizome vertical or horizontal, 0.5-1 cm thick. Leaves several; petiole 4-40 cm long blade very variable in shape, linear to ovate-elliptic, the base often hastate to sagittate; posterior lobes variable, very short to as long as the anterior lobe. Inflorescence appearing before the leaves, borne at or near the soil surface. Peduncle 1.5-6.5 cm long. Spathe glaucous green to pale yellow-green, often with purplish markings, cylindric; apex erect, acuminate, usually less than ¼ the total length of the spathe. Spadix hidden within the spathe tube |
| Type location: |
Mozambique |
| Notes: | Widespread, not threatened. |
| Derivation of specific name: | Borumensis: Boroma, near Tete in Mozambique, origin of the type specimen |
| Habitat: | Deciduous bushland and mopane woodland. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 600 m |
| Flowering time: | Nov - Dec |
| Worldwide distribution: | Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique. |
| FZ divisions: | N,E |
| Zambian distribution (Provinces): | Mc,E |
| Growth form(s): | |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Monday 28 July 2014 |
| Literature: |
Astle, W.L., Phiri, P.S.M. & Prince, S.D. (1997). Annotated checklist of the flowering plants and ferns of the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Kirkia 16(2) Pages 161 - 203. Haigh, A. & Boyce, P. (2012). Araceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(1) Pages 20 - 21. Mayo, S.J. (1985). Araceae Flora of Tropical East Africa Pages 51 - 52. |
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